February 8, 2020

Governor Jay Inslee Governor Kate Brown Office of the Governor Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 900 Court Street NE, Suite 254 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Salem, OR 97301

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RE: Opposition to Rye Development’s proposed Goldendale Energy Storage ​ Hydroelectric Project (Klickitat County, Washington)

Dear Governors Inslee and Brown, and Senators Cantwell, Murray, Wyden, and Merkely,

As elected officials committed to combating the climate crisis, we urge you to stand in solidarity with sovereign Tribal Nations and oppose an alleged “green energy” development that will sacrifice irreplaceable tribal cultural and religious resources for an uncertain benefit to our climate. Rye Development, LLC wants to build the largest pumped storage development in the Northwest: the Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project in Klickitat County, Washington, near the John Day Dam. Columbia Riverkeeper, Washington and Oregon Chapters of the Sierra Club, Friends of the White Salmon, Audubon Society of Portland, Washington and Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Food and Water Watch, Northwest Environmental Defense Center, Friends of the Toppenish Creek, ​ Northwest Environmental Advocates, Rogue Climate, 350PDX, and Waterkeeper Alliance respectfully request that you oppose this project and conduct robust ​ government-to-government consultation with Tribal Nations, including the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation), the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), the Nez Perce Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (Warm Springs).

This development will obliterate irreplaceable tribal cultural resources, “including archeological, ceremonial, burial, petroglyph, monumental and ancestral use sites."1 According to Yakama Nation’s archaeological resource survey, completed in 2019, the development would directly interfere with multiple culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other cultural property. In explaining the Yakama Nation’s opposition at a Washington State Senate hearing earlier this year, a representative from the Nation said:

As you’re aware, the Columbia River was dammed over the last century. In doing so, that impacted many of our rights, interests and resources. All of these things have been impacted: our fish sites, our villages, our burial sites up and down the river. This is another example of energy development, development in the West, that comes at a cost to the Yakama Nation.2

Rye Development has worked hard to muddle public opinion on the Yakama Nation’s position on this project and the Tribe, in comment letters to FERC, has gone as

1 Letter from Yakama Nation to Erik Steimle (Feb. 14, 2018), In FERC Docket No. 14861 ​ ​

2 Courtney Flatt, OPB, Northwest Clean-Energy Advocates Eye Pumped Hydro to Fill Gaps, with Tribes ​ Noting Concerns (July 27 2020) ​ far as to say that the developer is not operating in good faith.3 The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has also weighed in on the development. While most letters submitted by CTUIR have been filed confidentially to protect tribal cultural resources, the Tribe has publicly said that “the proposed undertaking is within a historic property of cultural and religious significance,” and are poised to conduct their own cultural resources survey of the area. On October 16, 2020, the Nez Perce Tribe requested that Rye conduct an ethnographic study to identify any Nez Perce-specific resources in the Project area that could be affected by construction of the project, stating that because the Tribe did not know about the development they did not have the opportunity to submit study requests to determine detrimental impacts to their Tribe. 4On October 29, 2020, FERC directed Rye to conduct that survey. Our organizations urge you to oppose this development because of the unavoidable and detrimental impacts to tribal cultural and religious resources.

Additionally, wildlife experts from state and federal agencies have also weighed in, raising serious concerns about the development’s impacts to wildlife, including golden and bald eagles, and water quality.

Furthermore, due to a combination of rising construction costs and decreasing open-market energy prices, the development cannot provide renewable energy integration and replacement capacity to support regional clean energy goals affordably and reliably. Washington’s ongoing deep decarbonization analysis has not identified this ​ project as needed to meet the state’s regional clean energy goals. In turn, irreplaceable tribal cultural resources will be lost with no benefit to our climate. Rye Development’s ​ claims, trumpeting this development as “green energy” are dubious at best.

In summary, we urge you to oppose this development. In addition and attached as Appendix A, we have included 1,728 comments from the public asking you to oppose this development. Alleged “green energy” cannot be built on the backs of Tribal Nations.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

3 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Comment to FERC, (Feb. 21, 2019), In FERC ​ ​ Docket No. 1486. 4 Letter from Patrick Baird to FERC (Oct. 16, 2020), In FERC Docket No. 14861. See Also Telephone ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Memo from Suzanne Novak to FERC (Oct. 7, 2020), In FERC Docket No. 14861.

Simone Anter Staff Attorney Columbia Riverkeeper

Margie Van Cleve Sierra Club - Washington State Conservation Chair

Pat Arnold Board Member Friends of the White Salmon

Bob Sallinger Conservation Director Audubon Society of Portland

Carly Brooke Nuclear Weapons Abolition Organizer Dr. Joseph Berkson Board Member Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

Trish Rolfe Executive Director Center for Environmental Law & Policy

Nina Bell Executive Director Northwest Environmental Advocates

Tarah Heinzen Senior Staff Attorney Food and Water Watch

Jonah Sandford Staff Attorney Northwest Environmental Defense Center

Jean Mendoza Executive Director Friends of the Toppenish Creek

Lara Jones Interim Chapter Director (She/Her) Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter

Allie Rosenbluth Campaigns Director Rogue Climate

Damon Motz-Storey Health Climate Program Director Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility

Indi Namkoong (she/her) Coalition Manager 350PDX

Bart Mihailovich Organizing Manager, U.S. Waterkeeper Alliance

cc: Delano Saluskin, Yakama Nation Chairman Virgil Lewis, Sr., Yakama Nation Vice-Chairman John Shellenberger, Yakama Nation Archaeologist Phil Rigdon, Yakama Nation Natural Resources Department Superintendent Anthony Aronica, Yakama Nation Office of Legal Counsel Julie Carter, Policy Analyst CRITFC Nakia Williamson, Nez Perce Cultural Resource Program Audie Huber, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment I care about our salmon and orca whale population and believe the dam to be making the highest negative impact on their ability to survive. Their survival directly puts our own Abbate Ingrid Olympia WA 98502-4606 survival in danger and the health of the planet. My entire family and myself are Indigenous members of our Chinook Indian Nation located in the lower Columbia River estuary. What happens on Indigenous lands and waters upriver from us greatly affect our daily lives and culture here in Chinook Country that contains Chinook Tribes of Clatsop, Lower Chinook, Wahkiakum, Cathlamet, and Willapa. We stand with our upriver Yakima relations in opposition of development that is Abing Don Astoria OR 97104 designed to permanently injure their Culture and Natural Resources. To protect all living things, beings, plant life and for cultural resources purposes. Too Abrahamson Georgette Toppenish WA 98948-9437 much damage already being done to Mother Earth . Indigenous people deserve our respect and admiration not the destruction of cultural Ackley Blaine Hillsboro OR 97124-6572 artifacts and sacred grounds. Hydroelectric is outdated and not as 'green' as many people think. The negative ecological effects of hydropower are well-documented and I grew up hearing about them from a family member who is a Fisheries Biologist on this River. That's not even mentioning the social, psychological, and cultural damages caused by ignoring and Adams Casey Carson WA 98610-3209 violating Indigenous Sovereignty. Adams Catherine Seattle WA 98108-4319 Leave our water alone. Try out wind Aden Sandi Lincoln NE 68521-1554 Agro Joan Blauvelt NY 10913-2000 Al-Samarrie Colleen Corvallis OR 97333 alayza mujica Bernardo Sioux City IA 51103-4950 oppose Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project alexandra Kathryn Anacortes WA 98221-8581 Ali Arwa Jacksonville FL 32224 This development will not help with the climate crisis and will further degrade the Alic Margaret Eastsound WA 98245-9474 Columbia River Basin. Allen Teresa Deming WA 98244-9513 Allen Teresa Deming WA 98244-9513 There are better cleaner ways to provide energy. Why destroy precious, pristine habitat Ammon Sally Burton WA 98013-0224 that is key to so much life? We must move forward, not backwards! I grew up in Quebec where hydro was touted as clean, cheap energy. And one that the province could make a profit from servicing the demands of New York City and the industrial northeastern United States. I watched the government destroy part of the watershed of James Bay desecrating First Nations territories and creating an ecological nightmare. Of course, we the people did not find this out until too late. Don't make the Amsden Liz Los Angeles CA 90042-1006 same mistake. Too often the Dept. of Ecology does things that HURT the environment instead of protecting it. Business interests have FAR TOO MUCH POWER and repeatedly CORRUPT the Dept. of Ecology. REAL PEOPLE -- HUMAN BEINGS -- DEMAND that you VIGOROUSLY PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT from the exploitation and abuse Anderson Glen Lacey WA 98503-2723 that businesses keep imposing upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anderson Brian White Salmon WA 98672-1920 Anderson Becky Bellingham WA 98229-5367 STOP screwing our Native Americans! STOP screwing our Native Americans! STOP screwing our Native Americans! STOP screwing our Native Americans! STOP screwing our Native Americans! VOTERS MUST REPLACE all elected officials who screw Native Americans! VOTERS MUST REPLACE all elected officials who screw Native Americans! VOTERS MUST REPLACE all elected officials who screw Native Americans! VOTERS MUST REPLACE all elected officials who screw Native Americans! VOTERS MUST Anderson Glen Lacey WA 98503-2723 REPLACE all elected officials who screw Native Americans! Anderson Cicily White Swan WA 98952 We've had enough taken from our people. Anderson Brian White Salmon WA 98672-1920 Anderson Becky Bellingham WA 98229-5367 Anderson Margaret Durham NC 27703-7131 Anderson Matthew Portland OR 97202-6754 Restore the Columbia River! I care about the our local tribal nationals and the indigenous people. Their wellbeing and Anderson Coleen Yakima WA 98902-2364 rights should not be undermined. - Indigenous people's rights and respect. As regards incursion on native lands, enough is enough. - Environmental impact including wildlife - Unneeded, expensive, probably speculative in order to court bankruptcy to absolve corporate debts, and not contributing ANDRADE AARON Portland OR 97206-4870 to a regional response to climate change - We can do better. Andrews Becky Baton Rouge LA 70810-4806 Andrychowski Steven New Britain CT 06051-4073 Angell JL Rescue CA 95672-9411 Anter Bettina Portland OR 97233-5105 This is my people‚Äôs original gathering spots. I live here and still gather our foods here. We already lost some places with the turbines. How will this affect the animals, the Antone Tina Goldendale WA 98620-0753 water, the air etc !? Apfel Amelia Seattle WA 98103-6460 apolito fabio Portland OR 97206 Armstrong Amber White Salmon WA 98672-2521 Arnal Diane Saint George UT 84790-8305 Because its the right thing to do. Arthur Katie Seattle WA 98117-2720 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment This is a mega industrial investment in a time of economic contraction and environmental decay. The instrusion into the earth‚Äôs crust has historically ignored effects on air and Ashmore Christine Portland OR 97213-5281 water. This is no longer tenable. We know too much and have known for decades. Ashton Lynne Indianola WA 98342-0138 Asia David Twisp WA 98856-9789 Energy developments may no longer exploit our resources at the expense of tribal rights, Asia David Twisp WA 98856-9789 culture, and history. This is a bad idea and must be stopped. David Asia I stand with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation) against the proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project. The deliberate choice to cite a toxic project in an area of the state that many people are unfamiliar with is what brought vast amounts of radioactive waste to eastern Oregon, for example. In the case of Goldendale, I stand with the Tribes in opposing the loss of irreplaceable cultural property that would occur if this project is allowed to proceed. This is not a 'clean energy' project, Asmus Sigrid Seattle WA 98199-1505 only another toxic one posing as something other than what it is. Atkins Gail Raymond WA 98577-9492 It is simply not right or acceptable to ignore the sovereign rights of our native people for Atkins Gail Raymond WA 98577-9492 this project. Atkins Todd Plainville MA 02762-2235 We must halt the systematic, ongoing destruction of Native land and culture. Atkinson Ellen Lynchburg VA 24502-1037 Atlansky Lesley Portland OR 97213 Why do you persist in attempts to destroy native people's cultural sites? Please listen to the Yakima Nation and oppose this misguided attempt to make profit at the expense of Atwood April Portland OR 97202-5442 decarbonization goals! Auer Patricia Ballwin MO 63021-7546 Avery Jean Vancouver WA 98683-6588 Please honor tribal rights and protect lands and water for people, wildlife, and habitat. Avery Jean Vancouver WA 98683-6588 We must respect the environment and tribal sovereignty. We must protect our water assets in an ever-warming and drying environment. Please Avinger Linda Bellingham WA 98226-9510 reject this proposal! Aziz Mark Sarasota FL 34232-4203 B Shary Seattle WA 98101-1075 B A Sunnyvale CA 94086-0185 B Shary Seattle WA 98101-1075 Bachhuber Stephen Portland OR 97202-2717 Green energy respects BIPOC as well as wildlife. This project does neither. Backhouse Maxi Vancouver WA 98661-2964 stop the rot. Bahr Dennis Snohomish WA 98296-8436 Bahr Dennis Snohomish WA 98296-8436 Bailey Ellen Portland OR 97214-1179 Baird Chrystal Auburn WA 98002-6147 Respect the tribes! Respect the environment!! Bajwa Ravinder Redmond WA 98052-6841 Baker Tiffany Nicholasville KY 40356-1569 Baker Barbara Portland OR 97266-1221 This nation needs to keep some of their promises. Baker Blagg Merna Vancouver WA 98661-4756 Baker Blagg Merna Vancouver WA 98661-4756 Water ~ clean water ~ is LIFE Baker-Smith Gerritt and ElizabethPortsmouth VA 23703-3323 Washington is on fire! We don't need more energy projects like this! I stand with the tribal nations, led by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation), are taking on Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project. The development threatens irreplaceable cultural Ballentine Wanda San Rafael CA 94901-5110 resources. Ballinger Susan Wenatchee WA 98801-2380 This proposal will go against recommendations by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect first and it will put wild life and people at risk because of the aluminum plant that was there prior it‚Äôs resulting impact on the soil money can put be put into conservation efforts to save energy versus building a expensive questionably economically needed Ballinger Susan Wenatchee WA 98801-2380 project Baltin Brian Seattle WA 98102-7603 Baltin Brian Seattle WA 98102-7603 Barber Pamela Kent WA 98030-7039 Barber Pamela Kent WA 98030-7039 Find another location... Bard Eric Leavenworth WA 98826-1020 I care about 'clean energy' more than anyone but the Rye Development program is not Bard Holly Vancouver WA 98666-1010 well conceived. Beware the company's deceptive claims. Barger John Portland OR 97206-8418 Barker Geena Shelton WA 98584 Barker Richard Beaverton OR 97007-8302 Barmann Matthew Hood River OR 97031-1211 I was born and raised in Eastern Washington. I currently live at the mouth of the Columbia River on land that was stolen by settlers from the Chinook people. If this year of hindsight has taught us nothing else it has given us lesson after lesson after lesson that we become what we tolerate. Don't emulate the current administration's stance on how it treats the most vulnerable of its people. Please find an energy solution that does not include stripping more resources of cultural identity away from people who are in the Barnes Ellen Cathlamet WA 98612 frontlines of fighting climate change for the purpose of protecting the future for everyone. Barrett Marion Castle Rock WA 98611-9263 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Barrett Lisa Beloit WI 53511-3331 Barry Zachary Vancouver WA 98661-4843 Barty Pearl Vashon WA 98070 Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project would have devastating impacts to irreplaceable tribal cultural resources. Respect the Yakama Baruch Duncan Portland OR 97219-4067 Nation. Oppose the project. I care about stopping the Goldendale Hydro Storage project because while I know it's not convenient for people trying to make a profit, the lands that we occupy and live on now, used to be the lands of other peoples. It's our duty as citizens of this country to acknowledge that while we can't change the actions in the past that led to the mass extinction of indigenous people in the West, we must do our best‚Äîespecially companies and the decision-makers of those companies‚Äîto help preserve what is left of their Bastendorff Sonya Portland OR 97239-1149 cultural, spiritual and physical spaces. Bates James Seattle WA 98115-7543 Bates James Seattle WA 98115-7543 Batty Vernon Pagosa SpringsCO 81147-7018 Bauer Ryan Damascus OR 97089-6015 Tribes have rights guaranteed by the treaties they have signed. All lands that were returned were to give tribes rights to do what they want to do on their lands. While green energy sources are what we want to go to, it should not be at the expense of tribes, their resources, and access to their lands. Government has a responsibility to protect tribes, this has always been the precedent since tribes agreed to treaty deals and their Bautista Melvin Phoenix AZ 85044-1906 protection. To despoil and destroy the land for the profit of others is an unholy alliance. China does this and we don't look at it kindly. We should practice what we preach. ENOUGH degradation has been foisted upon indigenous people for centuries and we should stop this practice or get on our knees and hope we don't get smacked by Karma. (I do not Baye Cynthia Kelso WA 98626-9535 have a cell phone) Beal Pam Fircrest WA 98466-7226 Bearer Christina Seattle WA 98103-7657 The rights of Indigenous people should not be set aside for corporate profit. People Beatley Craig Portland OR 97212-2625 before profit is a sign of good government Beattie Evan Los Angeles CA 90029-1133 Becker Carol Sherman Oaks CA 91423-4017 I care about the future for my children and the Indigeneous peoples who know how to Becker Pat Novato CA 94949-5930 care for the land. belcastro frank Dubuque IA 52001-6327 To Governor Inslee and Director Watson: I stand with Columbia Riverkeeper on these obvious reasons why Rye's 401 certification should be denied. As guardian of our state and guardian of our resources, you both have the responsibility to think way ahead and not cave to seeming economic or planning exigencies. The main exigency we are facing is protecting our ecosystem and cultural values in a time of rapid climate change and Bell Melinda Vancouver WA 98664-1443 possible chaos. ~Sincerely, Melinda Bell bell t Austin TX 78731-4605 stop the destruction of life ! Bell Cathie Portland OR 97218-2407 We need to respect tribal lands and protect our environment. There are better ways of Bellacosa Angela Seattle WA 98105-3582 getting the energy we need. Bellacosa Angela Seattle WA 98105-3582 I care about protecting Yakama Nation's cultural and heritage sites. Belzman Jessica Vancouver WA 98665 Benedict Rachael 440-667-9438 Bengochea Tora Grants Pass OR 97527-9721 Bennett Garrett Vancouver WA 98684-6991 Rye’s proposal will harm Columbia River water quality.' 'Ecology should deny the 401 certification based on the project’s direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on fish and wildlife. ' 'Rye fails to demonstrate that permanent destruction of unique aquatic habitats Bennington Mary Lou Spokane WA 99203-3341 meets the Clean Water Act’s standards.' Bennington Mary Lou Spokane WA 99203-3341 Bensinger Irene Eatonville WA 98328-9496 Protect the Columbia River, its fish, and all forms of life that depend on its water! Bensinger Irene Eatonville WA 98328-9496 Please, don't let $$ greed destroy any more sacred sites! Please. Benson Marta Vancouver WA 98661-1357 Benson Katy Vancouver WA 98661-1357 Destroying part of existing ecosystems & trampling on 1st nations rights are enough to Berger David Lyle WA 98635-0009 deny this project!! Please say no. Berger Margaret Seattle WA 98118-1903 Berger Karen Montrose CA 91020-1284 Creating a lake where there is no lake, & removing water from the river will have numerous negative consequences for wildlife, and ecosystems. Toxic algae and evaporation can, also, create problems in the new lake. KPUD does not support rebates for customers installing renewable energy at their homes-how can they then spend Berger David Lyle WA 98635-0009 money on this project and claim that this is renewable energy? Berggren Elizabeth Seattle WA 98112-5471 Berggren Elizabeth Seattle WA 98112-5471 Bergner Richard Anacortes WA 98221-8754 Berkowitz Henry Sabinsville PA 16943-9797 We have done enough damage to the native American cultures. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Berlant Rebecca Brooklyn NY 11231-3408 Berliner Diane Los Angeles CA 90046-2004 Bernstein Robert Portland OR 97215-2953 Berolzheimer Jean Vashon WA 98070-4963 Berry Tatum Seattle WA 98115 Bessler Mike Belfair WA 98528 Bettles Rachel Yakima WA 98902 No please As white imperialists we have destroyed or desecrated too much tribal lands and sacred Bircher K.Kay Benson AZ 85602-6795 places, enough is enough. Please do not support this harmful project. Bishop Scott Olympia WA 98502-4734 Bishop Tarun San Diego CA 92122 Bishop Scott Olympia WA 98502-4734 bistline susan Sagle ID 83860-4911 Bixby Richard Portland OR 97214-4343 We should stop destroying cultural sites for poorly conceived industrial projects. Bjorkman Inge placerville CA 95667 Bjorseth Will Seattle WA 98105 Black Karen Williams OR 97544-0352 Black Tami Olympia WA 98501-2842 These lands are irreplaceable and precious. Please don‚Äôt sell out to another big corporation that will abuse the sacred river that flows through the stunning place so many Black Courtney Hood River OR 97031-8700 call home. Blair Frances Steilacoom WA 98388-1028 Blair Frances Steilacoom WA 98388-1028 blakely jamie Longview WA 98632-1530 Blalock Jackson South Bend WA 98586 Bleckinger Dana Yachats OR 97498-0904 Bledsoe Cathy Portland OR 97225-6947 Please, the river and surrounds are already polluted from Hanford and Kalama. Don't add this to the mess. Respect the river and the lands the Native Americans need to survive. They have fished and lived here for generations- please keep their, nad our, Blenn Julie White Salmon WA 98672-8909 places clean ! Block Leland Portland OR 97212-2731 Blue Linda Portland OR 97222-2809 The Columbia River basin is a crown jewel of the northwest and needs to be protected. Bluemmel Robyn Portland OR 97232-3239 Blunt Susanna Portland OR 97219-3375 Bly David Ithaca NY 14850-4136 Bobe Pablo New York NY 10130-0052 Bogie Art Anacortes WA 98221-4484 Bogie Art Anacortes WA 98221-4484 Bognar Pat Portland OR 97205-1455 Boguske Matthew Redmond WA 98052-3495 Boguske Matthew Redmond WA 98052-3495 Bolduan Linda Lake Oswego OR 97034-6447 Borcherding Paul La Grande OR 97850-0543 Bordelon Tika Seattle WA 98101-1965 Bordelon Tika Seattle WA 98101-1965 Bordenave Michael Fresno CA 93728-2941 boss loyal to the workersPortland never OR 97225-2567 we have no Planet B! Botticelli Carole Bridgewater NJ 08807-2086 Bottman Tereza Boudreau Darlin' Auburn WA 98001-1195 Boudreau Darlin' Auburn WA 98001-1195 Bovee Adrienne Portland OR 97215 Bower Alexandra Sedro Woolley WA 98284 Bower Alexandra Sedro Woolley WA 98284 Bowman Wendy Lacey WA 98503-3694 Bowman Wendy Lacey WA 98503-3694 Boyd Ernest Sunnyvale CA 94087-2747 Brabham Lorraine Hoboken NJ 07030-5108 Bradbury Drew Portland OR 97221-2831 Bradley Mark Sequim WA 98382-7714 Bradley Kathy Lugoff SC 29078-9626 Bradley Mark Sequim WA 98382-7714 Bradley Christie Hood River OR 97031-8608 Go for green energy and stop invading tribal lands. Who exactly really benefits from this unlawful action? Follow the money and report the findings to all American citizens. This is just another corporate takeover for the right price. Please tell me how you will proceed Brandariz Anita Brooklyn NY 11201-4506 in this matter. Thank you? Brandt Larry Cathlamet WA 98612-9538 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Over the last two centuries we have plundered and developed without any thought to the consequences. This has to stop. The planet is already feeling the consequences of losing arctic ice thanks to the indifference of humans. But the bad decisions continue. It Branham Barbara Portland OR 97225-3542 is time to start making good decisions as climate change continues at an alarming rate. Brant Daniel Port Townsend WA 98368 Breed Victor Issaquah WA 98027-8646 Bremer Jill Olympia WA 98501-3680 Dams not only threaten wildlife, ranging from endangered salmon to the orcas that feed on them, they threaten the cultural resources of various indigenous peoples. We need to stop turning blind eyes to America‚Äôs native peoples and do the right thing. No more Brent Patti Vancouver WA 98685-2979 dams! Hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River have wiped out salmon runs and submerged Native American villages along the Columbia River. We need to remove Bresky Robert Oregon City OR 97045-0221 hydroelectric dams before creating another hydroelectric boondoggle. Brice Julia Longview WA 98632-8898 Brinkley Mike Eugene OR 97405-1456 Broccoli David Salem OR 97302-3624 Hands off tribal legacies. Brock Barbara Camano Island WA 98282-8292 Brock Barbara Camano Island WA 98282-8292 Brook Lucile W. Nehalem OR 97131-0136 Brooks Martha Vancouver WA 98664-2174 Brown Tina Anacortes WA 98221-2962 Though I do support renewable energy projects like this one, this is the wrong place for Brown Thomas Eugene OR 97403-2481 this one. Tribal Cultural Resources are vital to their community and the very least we as a nation Brown Tina (714) 454-9897 CA should be providing and protecting since this nation has stolen all lands from them. Brown Kimberly Arnold MO 63010-3629 Brown Leslie Vancouver WA 98684-7900 We need to be more creative, finding energy solutions that do not destroy existing Brown Frank Vancouver WA 98683-7610 cultural sites. Brown Melissa Portland OR 97203-5831 Brown Tina Anacortes WA 98221-2962 Brownfield Harry and Jill Newport PA 17074-9207 Brust Jeannie Vancouver WA 98661 Bryant Lori Pendleton OR 97801-4221 Bryson Kayla Portland OR 97233-3911 Brzezinski Matt Saint Clair ShoresMI 48081-1511 The Columbia River already suffers from heat and pollution. This project would only Bubelis Wally Seattle WA 98136-1108 make things worse. Do the right thing and deny the permits. Bubelis Wally Seattle WA 98136-1108 It is wrong to harm others in pursuit of your own profits. The evidence of climate change and its destructive force is evident. Do the right thing for Buch Anthony Seattle WA 98115-7314 our planet and species. We already have seen that hydroelectric dams are not without adverse effects on fish and agriculture. I know that we need renewable energy, but sustainability is about more Buck Julia Seattle WA 98107-2127 than just renewables; it's about understanding the parts that keep the whole possible. Buckley Mary Portland OR 97211-7235 Buckley Christopher Seattle WA 98115-7247 It is time to stop doing harm to the present and future life of planet earth. We have better ways to operate now and it's up to you to stand up and say No More to greedy corporate Buddenbaum Stephanie Portland OR 97220-4133 fatalists. I will back you up! Thank you for your bravery and common sense. Bugas Tom Portland OR 97232-3239 My family and I (four taxpaying and voting residents of Washington) stand in solidarity with our Indigenous people and their wisdom. We do not think this proposed development is worth the permanent destruction of irreplaceable cultural sites and existing natural resources. We MUST find better solutions for resource demands than destroying natural landscapes; we cannot continue the rampant destruction of natural Burden Lys Port Townsend WA 98368-6417 systems. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOOSE ANY MORE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES. THE COLUMBIA RIVER WATERSHED DAMS DID MORE THAN ENOUGH DAMAGE. WE NEED TO PRACTICE MUCH MORE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND NOT BUILD MORE LARGE-SITE ENERGY DEVELOPEMENTS SUCH AS GOLDENDALE ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT. AND LET'S BREACH (NOT DESTROY) THE FOUR LOWER SNAKE RIVER DAMS; THEIR RIPARIAN AND REVERINE HABITAT DESTRUCTION HAS GONE ON FOR FAR TOO LONG, LONGER Burden Lys Port Townsend WA 98368-6417 THAN THE 50-YEAR PROMISES MADE TO THE TRIBES SO LONG AGO... Burdette Clinton Los Angeles CA 90066-5720 Burke Miya Portland OR 97239-4276 We have already taken so much from the native people who used to share.... We can not Burkhardt helga White Salmon WA 98672-8708 destroy the cultural inheritance also! I am a Klickitat County resident and have seen how the Tribe's cultural resources continue to be degraded and disrespected, even sacrificed to increasing 'renewable' energy development projects in the county, like wind and solar farms, and now this. The cost of this project is unacceptably high. Some cultural resources are not 'renewable'-- Burkhardt Jeanette White Salmon WA 98672-0628 when they are destroyed, it's forever, and we all lose. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Bush Camille White Salmon WA 98672 Butler Jane Hedgesville WV 25427-3345 Tribal Nations and Indigenous Cultures will be terribly affected by this energy proposal! As a resident of the Lower Columbia River Basin, I am very concerned about this project. Though pumped-storage hydroelectric projects are interesting, based on the environmental impacts and the impact on Tribal Lands, this is clearly not the place for this to occur. This would have a detrimental effect on fish and wildlife both directly by drawing large birds of prey toward bodies of water around wind turbines, and indirectly by decreasing water quantity, quality, and degrading fish habitat in the Columbia River. The Columbia River already is host to toxins, warming temperatures, and other hardships based on human impact. This river should not be harmed by yet another project that will degrade it. As human kind, we cannot keep taking from nature and hoping for the best when it is clearly outlined that even the best of circumstances will have a net negative effect. Please DENY the Rye project's 401 Certification. Sincerely, Byrd Regan White Salmon WA 98672-0262 Regan Byrd Byrd Kathleen Olympia WA 98502-5335 Caggiano Paul Portland OR 97203-3141 Caicco Jody Vancouver WA 98682-9548 Caicco Jody Vancouver WA 98682-9548 Native people have already suffered extreme losses of their cultural resources from energy and other industrial developments along the Columbia River. The negligible Caicco Steve Vancouver WA 98682-9548 benefits of the proposed projects do not justify further loss. Caine Lisa Portland OR 97212-4655 Due to a combination of rising construction costs and decreasing open-market energy prices, the development cannot provide renewable energy integration and replacement capacity to support regional decarbonization goals affordably and reliably. In turn, Calvert Jennifer Spokane ValleyWA 99206-3122 irreplaceable tribal cultural resources may be lost with no benefit to our climate. Camero Jane Hood River OR 97031-1725 It is high time that respect for cultural heritage drives future choices. Campanini Thomas York PA 17403-9120 I want D-party leaders to stand up for what supports life as we know it. Too many of the creations' amazing building blocks have been disrupted. It's way past time to redefine what good jobs are and what truly sustainable and renewable energy are. We cannot let Campbell Benita J. Burgettstown PA 15021-1165 the profit motive define that. Camuto Gilda le rouret FR-06 6650 Canale Shaw Coupeville WA 98239 Deny Rye’s 401 certification. Canright Mark Rockport WA 98283 Cardiff Lynn Salem OR 97301-3533 Carl Nancy Carlton OR 97111-9606 Carlson Cheri Tacoma WA 98422 Carlson Sandra Portland OR 97215-1717 Carlson Sandra Portland OR 97215-1717 Carroll Linda Spokane WA 99205-3178 Have we white invaders not exploited native Americans enough? It is time for the majority culture to respect native cultures and the natural world. That is Carroll Linda Spokane WA 99205-3178 the only way to build a sustainable life for present and future generations. Carroux Charles Belmont CA 94002-3369 Carruthers Cathy Tacoma WA 98408-5638 Carter Marian Elkton OR 97436-9630 It‚Äôs time to listen to native voices who continue to cherish and protect our environment Caruso Amelia Dundee OR 97115-9522 against all odds. Casey Meaghan Edmonds WA 98020-2905 Casey Meaghan Edmonds WA 98020-2905 Cassens Susie Fort Pierce FL 34954-0593 Cawley Curtis Seattle WA 98119-2115 Ceazan Lisa Olympia WA 98506-2426 I am a member of the Portland Sunrise Movement and am writing to urge Department of Ecology to oppose this water permit. The Columbia River is the wrong place for such a project. We can and will develop more sustainable, renewable energy projects to combat climate change. But we should not do so at the expense of healthy salmon and clean Cetas Elijah Portland OR 97222-6569 water. I stand with the Yakama Nation in opposing this destructive project. There is currently too much activity on the Columbia creating hardship for native fish species to thrive. The should not be an allowed process. How can we as a state and counrty continue to ignore tribal and cultural sites? This is a travesty to even be Chambers Joni Vancouver WA 98685-1423 considering this. Please decline this certification. Chan B. San Diego CA 92131-2430 Because it would destroy sacred and cultural sites that are of importance to Indigenous Chapek S. San Francisco CA 94118-2520 Peoples. We have taken more than enough already. Do better. Chapman Linda Olympia WA 98513-4986 Chapman Linda Olympia WA 98513-4986 We need to respect and honor the tribes rights. This is foundational to any climate repair Chappell Cleo San Rafael CA 94903 work. Charpentier Emily Dallesport WA 98617-0372 Charrier JL Wayzata MN 55391-9341 Chenlo Sara Raleigh NC 27604-2522 Chor Patricia Vancouver WA 98682-1567 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Christi Cale Chiloquin OR 97624-9711 Christopher Sandra Burbank CA 91505-1856 Christy-Tirado Claire Portland OR 97239 Ciancibelli Allison Twisp WA 98856-9786 Please stand with the tribal nations to preserve their cultural heritage. Clark Maxine Bonney Lake WA 98391-0004 Clark Todd Indianapolis IN 46219-2607 Clark Maxine Bonney Lake WA 98391-0004 Clark Stephanie Concord CA 94520-4050 Clark Rebecca Portland OR 97203-4418 We are in a bit of a bind in wanting clean energy to replace fossil fuel energy. Pumped storage seems like a solid approach and yet the environmental and tribal concerns raised need to be addressed for this project. It is not ok to once again decide tribal concerns can just be ignored when they are inconvenient. We must do better. It's impossible to find solutions that won't have some impacts to them in terms of land use, pollution, impacts on wildlife. Speeding up the permitting process in the hopes we can just jump the hoops, doesn't make the impacts vanish. Find a way to mitigate those impacts on water usage, the animals, and most definitely the tribes. Have that Claus-McGahanElly Tacoma WA 98407-1707 conversation as many times as needed to reach an acceptable solution. We need to move forward with climate justice at the center of our thinking. This project Claus-McGahanElly Tacoma WA 98407-1707 does not meet that standard because of its serious impact on the Yakama people. It is appalling that the federal government continues to bully and encroach on Native lands or allow it to happen. As a white person it makes me ashamed that the government continues to fail at protecting Native people and their reservations. Thank you, Alicia Clayton Alicia Toppenish WA 98948 Clayton Clayton Ronald Cove City NC 28523-9514 Coblentz Mary Jo Richland WA 99354-2974 Coblentz Mary Jo Richland WA 99354-2974 Cohen Judith Seattle WA 98112-4606 Cohen Fritzi Washington DC 20036-0082 Because this pump storage project will damage tribal lands and cultural resources, because it will adversely affect wildlife, and because it is an uneconomic and Cohen Naomi Gap Mills WV 24941-0039 unsustainable boon-doggle. Cohen Judith Seattle WA 98112-4606 I don't think its fair or wise or necessary to advance whatever the state's climate goals are by undermining the rights of tribal nations. I don't see the state supporting regenerative agriculture, opposing the use by industrial agriculture if chemicals which Cohen Fritzi Washington DC 20036-0082 destroy the soil, and it is healthy soil that is a serious sequesterer of unwanted Carbon. Cole Joan Port Townsend WA 98368-4807 Cole Jackie Woodinville WA 98072-6501 Cole Tracy Glendale AZ 85302-1047 New energy can come from our sun and wind. DO NOT DESTROY MORE OF OUR Colleran Carol Lakewood WA 98498-5663 NATIVE PEOPLE'S HERITAGE! Because every time I turn around, the Native Americans are getting something taken away from them or having to fight for their land not to be destroyed by big Colley Belinda Azalea OR 97410-0152 gas/oil/whatever. Collord Pamela Portland OR 97267 Condon Natalie Portland OR 97267-3823 we have destroyed enough of the natural resources - society needs to learn to respect Conlan Mike Redmond WA 98052-4588 Nature! Conlan Mike Redmond WA 98052-4588 we got to think Nature first - instead of our 'needs' Conrad Norm Mount Vernon WA 98274-4758 Conrad Norm Mount Vernon WA 98274-4758 Tribal sites must be respected now and in the future, they must be conserved for future Conrad-AntovilleKristin Anne Portland OR 97225-7114 generations. COOK TERENCE Vancouver WA 98685-3348 Cooke Douglas Brooklyn NY 11209-6243 Cooper Sarah Doylestown PA 18901-2260 This project can not provide renewable energy, which is desperately needed in order to Copenhaver Pat Iowa Falls IA 50126-1427 fight the effects of climate change. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. THE COLUMBIA RIVER IS NOT FOR SALE. WHO Copenhefer Roberta Mabton WA 98935-9781 PROFITS? CERTAINLY NOT THE RIVER. Coppotelli Fred Cedar MountainNC 28718-9017 We do not have a Planet B, and how we take care of Planet A -- that's our god-given Coppotelli Heide Cedar MountainNC 28718-9017 home -- includes this cause. Cordero Ann Longview WA 98632-3529 Corkrum Conor Seattle WA 98102-3491 corley bert Hanahan SC 29410-8231 Cornez Sandi Portland OR 97219-3774 I oppose this plan because of the detrimental effects on the Yakima people's way of life. corr nancy Des Moines WA 98198-7606 We’re counting on you to do better for the Pacific Northwest and Tribal Nations Gov. Cotton Bethany Ashland OR 97520-8712 Inslee. Deny the permit! Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Clean energy is the only way to go now with global warming getting worse. So stop all dirty energy and transform to clean energy for our planet and to create more new jobs as Couch Sandra Naperville IL 60564-4694 well. Dear Gov. Inslee and Director Watson, Have not enough tribal lands and fisheries been destroyed and impacted over the years? Haven't enough sacred sites been flooded, pillaged, or destroyed along the Columbia already - for example, Celilo Falls? I know you, Gov. Inslee, to be a champion of the environment. This is an opportunity to do the right thing and to help save so many of the wild creatures in our beautiful region, as well as to respect our indigenous history. Please deny this certification. Thank you. Covington Terry Vancouver WA 98685 Sincerely, Terry J. Covington Cowal Rory Portland OR 97213-3822 Cowen Anna Oregon City OR 97045 The Rye Development proposal near Goldendale is a wrong project in the wrong time in the wrong place. Please deny this proposal. I support the language and letter from Crampton Susan Twisp WA 98856-0162 Columbia Riverkeepers. As someone born and raised in the Pacific NW and the Columbia River watershed, I see this to be a wrong project in the wrong place in the wrong time. We need to learn from past hydroelectric problems and make changes for better planning for energy sources Crampton Susan Twisp WA 98856-0162 and outcomes. Cranmer Julia Southampton NJ 08088-8833 Cratty Bruce Akron OH 44313-7204 Crawford P.E. Stevenson WA 98648-4213 This is an untimely and ill-conceived project that sacrifices natural and cultural resources for energy production that is very likely not economically justifiable. Wrong time, wrong Crawford P.E. Stevenson WA 98648-4213 place. As a former resident of Goldendale and frequent visitor to the Klickitat River, I am very Crea Britt Boise ID 83707 concerned and disappointed. Cresseveur Jessica New Albany IN 47150-2593 Creswell Richard Lakewood CO 80227-3149 Crowley Peter Olympia WA 98501-3584 Csuhta Tom Lincoln NE 68528-2143 Reliable energy is important, but the indigenous peoples deserve to have their objections given serious consideration. More consultation should be performed before construction Cuffy Graeme Valsayn TT-POS 0 starts and permanent damage is done. cuisset Emeline Philomath OR 97370-9473 Culbertson Penelope Portland OR 97214-2761 Cunningham Casey Portland OR 97211-3523 cunningham Lyndee Camas WA 98607-1266 Please save our tribal culture and rights. Curry Donna Thompson FallsMT 59873-2553 Curtis Lee Virginia Salt Lake City UT 84105-1923 D'Onofrio Adam North DinwiddieVA 23803-7700 Dabrowski María Ann Arbor MI 48104 Dahl Karen Vancouver WA 98663-2816 Not a good idea to build large infrastructure projects based on green energy objectives. Some day people will be sorry that the dams were ever built on the Columbia River systems, This project is most likely being pushed by investors and construction companies as were many of the dams that were built on the Snake river. Once built, the Dahlgren, PhD Mr. Shelley Sammamish WA 98029-7520 project is in your face forever. Mr. SDD, PhD America and the entire world are on the brink of collapse! Far better to promote clean Daly Tomas Eugene OR 97402-1665 green energy than to further exacerbate the destruction of river life. Damyanovich Karen Underwood WA 98651-0125 Daniel Kian Milwaukee WI 53213-0081 Darby E. Portland OR 97209-3473 Darden Ruth Seattle WA 98115-7810 Darden Ruth Seattle WA 98115-7810 Darlington Beth Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0001 I stand against the loss of Yakama Nation's wildlife and cultural resources under the Daskalogianni Katrina Kirkland WA 98033 assumption of unproved climate benefits. I strongly OPPOSE this projects as it will effect the land where I gather Native foods on the land and in the river. The environmental impacts on water and land could be a huge hit for all that are dependent on it. These natural resources should never be taken for David Elsie Goldendale WA 98620-0557 granted. Where is all the water coming from?? Davies Margaret Pullman WA 99163-3678 Davis Virginia Woodinville WA 98072-6505 Davis Leslie Portland OR 97213-4733 Davis Sandra Longview WA 98632-9701 davis kim Salem OR 97306-8802 Enough is enough! Respect the voices of all nations. Davis Virginia Woodinville WA 98072-6505 DAVISON WILLIAM Everett WA 98204-7866 The watershed of tribal lands is the heart of the entire Pacific Northwest water system. Dawson Lynn Columbia City OR 97018-0303 You give/sell it away at OUR PERIL!!! Dawson-RhodesJuanita South Salem NY 10590-1717 De Cecco Jorge Ukiah CA 95482-3407 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment We need to advance Washington State‚Äôs CLEAN climate goals without undermining de la Rosa Marco Kirkland WA 98034-8316 the rights of sovereign Native American tribal nations and Indigenous peoples... Debreczeny Louise Vancouver WA 98661-6910 Defoer Casey Maple Falls WA 98266-8249 Please deny Rye Development’s proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project! Please protect these nine culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other Defoer Casey Maple Falls WA 98266-8249 cultural property. Why do these type of projects always choose Native land? Please take action to protect and restore the Columbia River. The impact to tribal communities, wildlife, and sea life including our Orca would be devastating and possibly Deford Carolyn Yelm WA 98597 irreversible. Degenhardt Jane Vancouver WA 98684-5615 I love my Columbia River. No amount of profit is worth the loss of cultural resources or the environmental destruction that would be caused by the Goldendale Pumped Storage Project. Please stand up for the rights of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people. Please stand up for the rights of the Earth. Anything else would be morally reprehensible, and greatly DeLancey Alison Portland OR 97215-1330 unpopular with your constituents. Thank you. Deller Jeanne Kinley Bellevue WA 98006-7149 It is imperative you deny this Goldendale project - another deadly proposal! This proposal adds to the destruction of our communities and state. Destructive to rivers Deller Jeanne Kinley Bellevue WA 98006-7149 and salmon - stop! Now! We need to respect tribal nations and the treaties we made with them, not continue to DeLorenzo Teresa Astoria OR 97103-8469 degrade the environment and compromise tribal culture. Dempsey Sheila Bronx NY 10463-1207 denning carol Arlington TX 76010-5602 Denning Asphodel Seattle WA 98104-3709 Dennis Kelly Underwood WA 98651-9008 Densmore Paul Richfield MN 55423 DePuydt Raymond Rice WA 99167-9736 I do not believe this project has been well thought through nor does it have the backing of all, or even most, of the affected parties. Take more time and listen to what opponents DeSmith Julie [email protected] are saying and feeling. Thank you Devereux Bob Portland OR 97213-1118 This is just a money grab. I have made oregon my home and i care about our waters. Dams block the salmon runs returning home and damage their populations. They feed us and teach us so much and provide key food for whales that also are hitting dangerously low population numbers. Stop the dams, protect our waters, water is life. This isn‚Äôt new knowledge, we must DeVillier Aspen Portland OR 97212 live in unity and give space to life. DeWitt Susan Largo FL 33770-2836 Dial Russell Tacoma WA 98404-1429 Diamond Kimberly Portland OR 97211 We have to draw the line between those who are in it just for profit and what is best for the common good, and in this case for the indigenous citizens whose water and salmon DIAMOND DIANNE Port Townsend WA 98368-8135 rights will be impacted. Please show that Washington State can make the right choices. The Yakima Nation has the right to preserve their culture. We must keep our promises to Diamond Sue Portland OR 97216 the 1st people of this land. It is our duty as Americans to support this. Dickeman Kathleen Seattle WA 98105-3010 dicken don Ellensburg WA 98926-8007 dickerson susan Clinton MD 20735-1542 Dickinson Amanda Yakima WA 98902-5264 Dickinson Amanda Yakima WA 98902-5264 Dietrich Karol Corbett OR 97019-9634 DiGiacomo Maureen Seattle WA 98112-2604 DiGiacomo Maureen Seattle WA 98112-2604 Dillard Sharon Wishram WA 98673 No to the pumped storage.. Dillon Christi Mooresville NC 28117-6519 Dills Kristi Prosser WA 99350-5560 I support the Yakama Nation and a healthy Columbia River ecosystem. First and foremost: Tribal Treaties obl√≠gate us to protect tribal cultural resources. Also: It is incumbent we invest in development of green wind and solar energies. Hydropower production via dams is/has been detrimental to the balance of our ecosystem. Potential success of this project and the potential jobs it might create do not take precedent over Dills Kristi Prosser WA 99350-5560 conservation and/or preservation. Dils Laurie Olympia WA 98506-4035 Dils Laurie Olympia WA 98506-4035 Dixon Angie Clinton WA 98236-9622 Doane Anne Camas WA 98607-7986 Dolack Toldy Seattle WA 98112-3842 Dolack Toldy Seattle WA 98112-3842 B dominique benoit wavrin 59136 Donston Kacey Westlake OR 97493-9705 Dorsey Ann Northridge CA 91325-3844 Douglas Dianne Phoenix AZ 85042-7082 Douglass Sharon New York NY 10003-0708 Doyle Kathleen Golden CO 80403-1583 We need to break the cycle and listen to the tribes. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Water is life for all living things. Nobody has the right to decimate it, claim it, destroy, Drake Barb Seattle WA 98133-8838 and abuse it. Drumright Chris Murfreesboro TN 37130-4066 Natural and cultural heritage make up our national heritage. We have to protect Duda Tim San Antonio TX 78209-6625 indigenous rights while we work toward healing the planet. Duffy Sally Spokane WA 99203 Dugar Alice Chardon OH 44024-8522 Energy type on a global scale determines the fate of our humanity. Dukes Raymond Salem OR 97317-3335 dunkum john Missoula MT 59801-4422 Native peoples have borne the brunt of the Northwest's energy development with pitiful Dunlap Samuel Stevenson WA 98648 shares of the benefits. Now, is no time to invest in one more shaky energy adventure! Dunn John Vashon WA 98070-1024 Durbin Stephen Coupeville WA 98239-4100 Indian sovereignty must be honored...to hell with this project.. Durnell Tim Rice WA 99167-9745 Durnell Tim Rice WA 99167-9745 Dutschke Stephen Louisville KY 40207-2846 Dvir Tammy Portland OR 97211 The lens of environmental justice should be laser focused on this project. Need I say Dysart Sherri Shelton WA 98584-8710 more? Dzubak Cheryl Trenton NJ 08620-1531 that great space is precious and needs to be kept safe and protected for wildlife and for Eastman Amanda Kalama WA 98625-1600 our children I support Green Energy, but not at the expense of tribal nations. We have an obligation Eaton Terry Brush Prairie WA 98606-7129 to honor treaties, and to negotiate such projects in good faith. Ebersberger Wendy Front Royal VA 22630-9147 Eckel Carolyn Portland OR 97230-7152 Eckler John Lakewood CO 80226-1261 Edstedt Robert Kelso WA 98626-9831 Edwards Eric West Chicago IL 60185-5147 Tribal people, their traditions their places and their wisdom is our window into how to treat this Earth. Their voices can help us save this planet & save many species, including Edwards Jan Portland OR 97219-2519 humans from extinction. We must follow their leadership and not destroy more. edwards cynthia Ann Arbor MI 48103-4172 Ehrhart Emily Seaview WA 98644-2107 Ehrlich Isaac West Linn OR 97068-5177 Eisenberg Paul Bloomington IN 47401-6090 What I have indicated above, in the petition. Eister-HargraveLeah Seattle WA 98109-1843 Elgin Janet Portland OR 97232-3574 Elliott Benton Eugene OR 97401-3926 Please don't let the indigenous be affected by this horrible project. They need to keep Elliott-Cattell June West Columbia SC 29169-5251 their sacred land! Ellison Rachel Vancouver WA 98683-6446 Ellsworth Gregory Portland OR 97223-9466 I stand with the Yakama Nation; their rights have been violated too long ! Thank you ! Ellwanger Sandra South Bend WA 98586-0193 Elohim Shemayim Seattle WA 98122-6327 Elohim Shemayim Seattle WA 98122-6327 ELSE CAROL Lakewood WA 98498-1151 DENY the certification for Rye's 401. ELSE CAROL Lakewood WA 98498-1151 No! This impact on Native American lands and resources will be devastating. If you read Lewis and Clark Journals, they talk about all the fish that they saw at the bottom of 20 ft deep pools and the fish drying at Native Peoples camps. We have so few fish left, are we going to take it to the level that we took the buffalo. Please save what Emineth Tim Vancouver WA 98664-6647 little we have left. Emmer Matthew Plantation FL 33324-1146 Emo Ken Ocean Park WA 98640-0138 Enfield Norm Vancouver WA 98683-7084 Enfield Norm Vancouver WA 98683-7084 Engle I. Tularosa NM 88352-2228 Beauty. With climate change being a terror we must all face, we should do everything we can to clean up the river, land and air, not risk keeping the environment as is or especially Ennis Ron Portland OR 97213-1247 making it worse. Enright Elizabeth Scottsdale AZ 85251-7006 erbs lori Acme WA 98220-0050 erbs lori Acme WA 98220-0050 Erickson Steve White Salmon WA 98672-8943 Erickson Steve White Salmon WA 98672-8943 Let's show even more compassion, to our Indian neighbors... Please! Esposito Eric Brooklyn NY 11222-0451 Esslinger Shannon Hood River OR 97031 Evans Susan Portland OR 97215-3045 Everard Rowan Portland OR 97211-5130 I care about tribal rights! Everson Madria Southfield MI 48076-1844 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Fabano Cecyl Seattle WA 98107-4137 Fahrenwald Gill Olympia WA 98507-2323 Fahrenwald Gill Olympia WA 98507-2323 Respect Native American rights and culture. Stop damaging the environment. Use more Fairless Judy Warren NJ 07059-6708 renewable energy. Faith Audra Goldendale WA 98620 Falcone Janet Louisville KY 40207-4095 ‚ÄúRenewable‚Äù energy projects should not be allowed at the expense of environment Farmer Brian Colbert WA 99005-8731 and tribal rights. Farrell Robert Seattle WA 98136-1891 Farrell Robert Seattle WA 98136-1891 Dams on or near the Columbia River have proven devastating to the WA. & ORE. fishing industries, to Salmon, and to Orcas. STOP BUILDING DAMS! In addition, the Columbia is currently being poisoned by waste from Hanford. In that area, no one is being permitted to boat, fish, or swim! I DO NOT WANT DAM CONSTRUCTION Fasnacht Sharon Olympia WA 98512-9161 WORKERS ENDANGERED BY THE WATER. We MUST keep our promises and commitments to the tribes. They have too much to lose! And they are already doing battle with USDOE over the Hanford Site cleanup. I Fasnacht Sharon Olympia WA 98512-9161 don't think I have to tell you what a mess, and what a THREAT, that is. Fastuca Meagan East Meadow NY 11554-4052 Fawell Thomas Portland OR 97212-5260 Fay Alexa Seattle WA 98103-8114 Fay Alexa Seattle WA 98103-8114 I stand with tribal nations and Indigenous people of Washington State. Feddeler William Ridgefield WA 98642-7163 Feddeler William Ridgefield WA 98642-7163 Damming rivers is not a sustainable method of generating electricity. We should be Feichtmeir Peter Seattle WA 98119-2918 removing dams, not proposing to build new ones. Feldman Tracy Durham NC 27713-2532 Feletar Linda Vancouver WA 98664-4122 Feletar Linda Vancouver WA 98664-4122 Fellows K Portland OR 97206 Felnagle Debby Tacoma WA 98465-1035 Fenenbock Lauren El Paso TX 79902-2505 Ferguson Brian Seattle WA 98103 Ferguson Brian Seattle WA 98103 Fiedler Ed Austin TX 78753-2928 I along with the Yakama Nation oppose Rye Development's Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectic Project. Here‚Äôs how a Yakama Nation representative explained the Tribe ‚Äôs opposition at a Washington State Senate hearing earlier this year: ‚ÄúAs you‚Äôre aware, the Columbia River was dammed over the last century. In doing so, that impacted many of our rights, interests and resources. All of these things have been impacted: our fish sites, our villages, our burial sites up and down the river. This is another example of energy development, development in the West, that comes at a cost to the Yakama Nation.‚Äù Wildlife experts from state and federal agencies have also weighed in, raising serious concerns about the development‚Äôs impacts to wildlife, including bald and Fielder L. Carrollton TX 75006-2801 golden eagles, and water quality. FIELDER AIXA Los Angeles CA 90028-5764 Respect Tribal Culture & Land. Thank you. Fine Kelly Bellevue WA 98008-5015 Finley Whitney Yakima WA 98901 Firestone Lynne Evanston IL 60203-1218 Fischer Elaine Roanoke VA 24018-2625 Rye Development needs to do a better job of showing how their project does more good than harm because right now, I'm not convinced they have the best interests of Fischlin Segue Seattle WA 98102-3203 Washington and Oregon at heart. The federal government and all of its agencies have a trust responsibility to uphold the treaty rights of the Yakama Nation and to protect the natural and cultural resources on Fisher Andrew Portland OR 97225-6610 which those rights depend. Fisher Gloria Portland OR 97220-5948 I care because it makes me very sad to see the destruction of sacred land... land that belongs to Native Americans whose opinions have been brushed aside. Sad that profits and exploiting the earth's resources is deemed more important than the land itself and what it stands for. Sad that there is so much greed in the world that we are undergoing Fisher Yvonne Playa del Rey CA 90293-8601 the 6th Extinction right now. Yes, I am very sad. Fitch Randi Trout Lake WA 98650-0455 Fitch Kaitlin Troy NY 12180-7305 Flaaten Nan Vancouver WA 98684-4945 Flaaten Nan Vancouver WA 98684-4945 Pumped storage can NOT reliably - or affordably - provide renewable energy integration and replacement capacity in support of regional decarbonization goals. And for this we Fleming Melinda Portland OR 97209-3682 trample on our indigenous family's heritage? Don't do it. Flint Stephan Moscow ID 83843-7464 I care about Green Energy, but we can't make it loose sight of caring for people and their Florance Jeannine Bend OR 97703-2339 history. As a former Seattleite I urge you to stop the Goldendale Hydroelectric project. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Ford Ann Boise ID 83703-5422 forman fay New York NY 10001-4838 forman janet New York NY 10011-1514 Foskett MaryAnna Arlington MA 02476-8005 Please re-locate this project. We wouldn't do this to St Patrick's Cathedral, so we must respect indigenous cultural and Fougere Paula Seabrook NH 03874-4108 religious values. Fox Marla Carson WA 98610-1187 France Catherine Prescott AZ 86305-7110 Several reason for being against this project stand out: 1. Disturbing Native American graves is a gross violation of basic human rights. 2. Disturbing polluted soils from aluminum smelting is irresponsible. 3. Alternative energy sources exist for producing 'clean' energy. 4. We cannot violate NW Indian Lands AGAIN. Is the poison from Hanford not enough??? 5. Any more loss of water will threaten salmon runs further. Honestly, Freeborn Katja Portland OR 97229-5314 stop hurting native peoples and their way of life. Friedman Esther Salem OR 97302-6173 Friedman Andrew Seattle WA 98103-6568 Fritch Maurine Washougal WA 98671-8887 Please, no more dams on the Columbia. Use our sun! Fritz Anna Portland OR 97211-6363 Fryer Jeffrey Portland OR 97221 Fugere Angie Portland OR Fujimoto Kimie Ellensburg WA 98926-3458 Furlong John Feasterville TrevosePA 19053-6502 This planet needs help, not more abuse from the greedy This is WRONG in EVERY WAY!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO we do NOT g j Tacoma WA 98407-6335 support this!!!!!!!!! Dear Governer, While I applaud your focus on green infrastructure, there are social aspects to incorporate into the nuances of these plans. Please respect the traditional Gaeta Alma Hood River OR 97031 lands and desires of the Yakama Nation. Galdo Querido Oakland CA 94601-2733 The native people of Washington and Oregon have suffered so much at the hands of the white people who invaded their lands and by the corporations who care nothing for the Gale Maradel Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-4900 people in the area. Do not grand any permits for this pumped storage reservoir system. Gallagher Kevin Lake Forest ParkWA 98155-6620 Gallagher Kevin Lake Forest ParkWA 98155-6620 Gally Sara Portland OR 97212 Gan-Moryn Croitiene Ocala FL 34480-8122 Gannon Vicky Seattle WA 98121-2121 Garcia Gabriela Portland OR 97214-3600 Gardner David Santa Monica CA 90405-3764 Garescher Marie Peekskill NY 10566-2545 Garfield Dave Firestone CO 80520-5106 Gariss Aaryanna Seattle WA 98104 We MUST have a clean World for OUR Children !! Why don't YOU care ???? Greed Garmon T Dawsonville GA 30534-5732 ???? Garner Debie White Salmon WA 98672-8742 Garner Debie White Salmon WA 98672-8742 Garnett Reuben Vancouver WA Garvett Esther Miami FL 33125-2700 As a nation the USA has ignored, abused and racially discriminated against indigenous peoples. It is time to listen and act in respectful ways that renew the rights of indigenous peoples. The natural world needs respect with all its creatures. the wildlife has a voice that we have not been listening to. We can do renewable energy and consider all the impacts. The wind turbine help with global warming but kill too many birds. I understand that there is evidence that painting one blade on the turbine black drastically lowers bird Gary Steven Seattle WA 98118-2939 mortality. Let's take steps like these to be in harmony with the earth. Gatto Gina Castro Valley CA 94546-2731 Gauthier Alain Portland OR 97211-6119 Gavin Cheryl Vancouver WA 98686-4119 Geear Jim Medford OR 97504-6377 Gehling Chuck Hood River OR 97031-8666 Geller Miranda Portland OR 97213-5537 Gemmill Kathie Bellingham WA 98225-4844 Please do not allow this development on the Columbia River, it's too dangerous. Yes, I used to go to the Gorge all the time for sightseeing many years ago, but we must tell our leaders to do their part in opposing this project because it could hurt the impacts of the Yakama Nation & it's tribes. Because of those rising construction costs, we must whatever is necessary for Rye Development to do the right thing to stop the proposed project & that we advance the state's climate goals without undermining the rights of the Gendvil Derek Las Vegas NV 89117-5744 Yakama Nation & it's indigenous people & lands. George Bruno Seattle WA 98125-4804 Gholson Rae Vancouver WA 98661-4109 Gholson Rae Vancouver WA 98661-4109 Giblin Ward Binghamton NY 13901-6124 Giblin Thomas Binghamton NY 13903-6517 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Gibson Jody Des Moines IA 50315-5259 Gigliotti Robert E Bow WA 98232-9594 Gigliotti Robert E Bow WA 98232-9594 Gillespie Bob Mount Vernon WA 98273-5817 Protect Columbia River Ecosystems Dear Governor Inslee, Senator Murray, and Senator Cantwell, I live in Trout Lake near the Columbia River Gorge and am acutely aware of the impacts that the Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Plant will have on indigenous resources of the tribes that have lived on this land for thousands of years. We (Europeans) continue to cause irreplaceable harm to native peoples along the Columbia River and it is time we recognize this and begin working together collectively to find solutions that honor indigenous peoples and the land. The process used to envision and design the Goldendale project did not at all consider the damages and will do irreplaceable harm to native resources. Please deny permission for this project to move forward. Sincerely, Gilmer Kim Trout Lake WA 98650-0466 Kim Gilmer Trout Lake, WA Gindele Abigail Portsmouth NH 03801-3612 Giugni Tim Portland OR 97218 Thank you for the read. Dear Governor Inslee and Director Watson, Though I now live in Georgia, I have friends and family who would be directly effected (negatively) by this project. Please deny Rye’s Gleason Robert Portland OR 97209-3828 401 certification. Regards, Robert Gleason Gleason Eric The Dalles OR 97058 glier ingeborg North Las VegasNV 89084-3805 Gmeiner Kjersten Seattle WA 98125-5019 The human race is spreading over the earth like a cancer. Soon we will destroy our host. Gmeiner Kjersten Seattle WA 98125-5019 STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Goffard Amanda WA Gogic Laurie Kirkland WA 98034-6336 Goldberg Laura Arlington WA 98223-8677 We MUST protect our water quality and our native wildlife!!!! Goldberg Laura Arlington WA 98223-8677 I'm with the Yakama Nation on this one -!! Golz Dorothy Long Beach CA 90808-4341 Gonzales Antoinette Victorville CA 92394 Gonzalez William G Suffern NY 10901-4289 The Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project is old technology. As a nation, we must turn to greener energies such as wind and solar. The environmental impact of the Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project is unreasonable as well as the cultural Gonzalez-ReyesIgnacio Oregon City OR 97045-3461 impact to the First Nation's people. Good Stefani Giulia Mosier OR 97040-9749 Goodwin William Seattle WA 98165-1982 Goodwin William Seattle WA 98165-1982 Gottfried Susan State College PA 16803-2111 Grammer Kaitlin Mount Hood ParkdaleOR 97041-7817 Grammer Kaitlin Mount Hood ParkdaleOR 97041-7817 Grant David Medford OR 97504-9734 Please do not authorize this development proposal. It has no redeeming value in my Greb Susan Vancouver WA 98665-6523 opinion. Susan Greb It does not pencil out but does disrupt a massive amount of landscape and the ecology of Greef Fred White Salmon WA 98672-8504 a vast area not to mention the Tribal losses. This is a nonsensical destruction of natural and cultural resources. This is not what we in Green John Olympia WA 98516-2597 Washington do. We revere the heritage of all people and reject desecration for profit. Green Steve Burlington WA 98233-3824 Green Jude Bellingham WA 98225-2625 This development would be a threat to birds, fish and wildlife. Green Stacy Seaview WA 98644-0517 Please respect the irreplaceable resources of the areas Rye's project would affect. Green Meridian Vancouver WA 98664-2707 Honoring the rights of indigenous people is crucial to the wellbeing of the world. Green Rax Leatherhead GB-SRY KT22 8RF Green John Olympia WA 98516-2597 Green Jamie Ventura CA 93004-2884 Green Steve Burlington WA 98233-3824 Green Jude Bellingham WA 98225-2625 Greenleaf Jessica Hillsboro OR 97123-8261 Greenwood Barbara Walnut Creek CA 94596-6127 Greer Meridith Tumwater WA 98512-6767 Too much of our natural world has been destroyed. And we have abused indigenous Greer Helen Tucson AZ 85705-1465 Americans for far too long. It's time to honor Indigenous wisdom that understads interconnectedness. Less start Greinke Pamylle Peconic NY 11958-0456 being in line with 'nature', rather than commodifying & dominating it! grieves kathy Peoria AZ 85383-3160 I oppose this development and would like to see my elected officials and state natural resources staff recognize the importance of this land to tribal members and as winter Grimm Adrianne White Salmon WA 98672-1670 wildlife range. The permit for this project should not be approved. Gross Mike Cascadia OR 97329 Grover Justin Salt Lake City UT 84123-4254 Growing ThunderGaren Moscow ID 83843 The preservation of cultural heritage sites are of the utmost importance. Grzegorzewski Mark Saint PetersburgFL 33702-6424 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Guard Mary Friday Harbor WA 98250-5613 Guard Mary Friday Harbor WA 98250-5613 Guerrero Peter Port Townsend WA 98368-4024 Guillory Chris Port Angeles WA 98362-2803 Guldin Nicole Portland OR 97239 While I recognize the possible necessity of increased electricity generation along the Columbia Basin, it is nevertheless important to honor the lives of current residents in the area. The Yakama people have been residents and caretakers of the region since long before white people arrived. Their cultural existence deserves our respect and admiration. Since whites first appeared here, Indigenous peoples have endured near total decimation of their livelihoods and cultural significance. Whites tend to step on Indigenous rights without hesitation, utterly dismissing their worth. The existing dams along the Columbia River have already destroyed whole villages and other settlements and countless sites of cultural and religious significance. All lost, utterly lost. And we whites have not the faintest glimmer of what that could mean. The continued grace and honor exhibited by representatives of the Yakama Nation should call from white leader Gunn Jef Portland OR 97216-2509 the same level of honor in our relations with them. gunther ken Jupiter FL 33478-6204 Gurdin J. Barry San Francisco CA 94122-4617 Guzinski Jaromir Woking GB-SRY GU22 7RT H Helgaleena Monona WI 53716-5005 Hackett Alex Nampa ID 83686-5125 Hafer Sarah Vancouver WA 98684-5913 Hager Jon Riverton UT 84065-7843 Hager Justice Portland OR 97230-2148 Hall Katherine Marysville WA 98271 Hall-Namkung Jewel Eugene OR 97405-4822 Hamer Suzanne Woodinville WA 98072-6611 We must all care. This Earth is the only planet we have and its rivers and waters are its Hamer Nancy Portland OR 97231-1029 blood. Hamilton Jill Bremerton WA 98311-2347 Hamilton Jill Bremerton WA 98311-2347 I respect the concerns of the Native tribes which would be so impacted by this project. I Hammar Donna Portland OR 97209-3720 would hope that you as lawmakers would as well. Hance Judith Seattle WA 98115-6108 Hanifan Anastasia Hicksville NY 11801-4836 Hanning Ronda Rochester WA 98579 Hansen David Portland OR 97267 Hansen Terry Shelton WA 98584-9725 The Earth needs us to care or our species will become extinct. Hansen Lawrence Portland OR 97280-0509 Hardin Karen Greeneville TN 37743-2452 Harmon Alexandra Seattle WA 98109-5605 Harold Geoffrey I am a California supporter of protecting Washington's pristine beauty and ecological balance. I have traveled to Washington state many times and have been in awe of the beauty and diversity of the state. I also believe that indigenous people have a strong connection to the land and should be believed when it comes to environmental Harper Barbara Castroville CA 95012-2926 stewardship. Though we need renewables to grow as quickly as possible, not all renewable projects are alike, or equally beneficial. This will become increasingly apparent as we ramp up non-fossil-fuel production. Now is the right time to exercise care and thoughtfulness, and to craft policies that weed out energy projects that will do more harm than good. The Rye project seems like a prime example of a badly-conceived intervention in the Columbia system, spruced up with shiny green paint. I urge you to consider its downsides, and turn Harris Phil Portland OR 97206-1517 your thumbs down. Harris Freya Atlanta GA 30310-2550 Harry Rachel Hood River OR 97031-1026 Hartman Vanessa Corvallis OR 97330-3986 hartman nancy Lafayette CA 94549-4210 Harty Florence White Salmon WA 98672-8901 Harty Florence White Salmon WA 98672-8901 Harvey Jo Pacific WA 98047-1222 Harvey Jo Pacific WA 98047-1222 Hello, My name is Elaine Harvey and I come from the Kamiltpa Band (one of the 14 Bands that comprise the Yakama Nation). This project is in the Kamiltpa Band's 'usual and accustomed' areas where we gather our traditional foods for subsistence and ceremony. We see potential impacts to our sacred foods that would be altered forever and will impact our future generations to come if this project is to proceed. This land is sacred to us and there is significance of this site to the Kamiltpa Band. The locations of the proposed reservoirs and piping are areas where our culturally significant plants grow Harvey Elaine Goldendale WA 98620 together and when the ground is disturbed it will no longer be natural. As a Yakama tribal member, traditional food gatherer, and parent I urge you to halt this Harvey Mariana Olympia WA 98512 project. We all must take action to care for the land, water and all life. Hassel Alice Camano Island WA 98282-5518 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment This development does not support regional decarbonization goals affordably or reliably. I am concerned that the developers will cause the loss of irreplaceable cultural resources Hatcher Peter Portland OR 97202-5403 and environmental destruction for speculative and possibly dubious climate benefits. I am approved to this project due to the long term negative impact to the environment, Hatfield Michael Vancouver WA 98662-2919 the wildlife and the people of the pacific northwest. Hathaway Melissa Portland OR 97230-5751 Havill Tatiana Portland OR 97222 hawkey rachael Portland OR 97217-2634 Because it‚Äôs important Hay Jeff Kailua HI 96734-1921 Hazelbrook Bobbie Index WA 98256 Cultural resources, a people's history, are very important. Their loss is forever. There is Hazen Barbara Eugene OR 97405-3307 no benefit from this project that is worth the loss. hazynski chris Burlington NJ 08016-3034 Heath Jerry Orting WA 98360-9449 Heath Susan Albany OR 97322-8898 Heath Linda Grafton OH 44044-9735 This country has taken advantage of sovereign tribal nations and indigenous people for Hebberger Jo Anna Saint Paul MN 55104-5734 hundreds of years. We must set this wrong right and honor the rights of these people. Hedgepath Janet Vancouver WA 98660-1619 Please protect our valuable resources. Hedgepath Janet Vancouver WA 98660-1619 Hedges Bethany Portland OR 97211 we, humans, can no longer afford endless growth/consumption, speculative energy development or the loss of critical habitat. the entire west coast was shrouded in a blanket of smoke this summer that was the result of our policies and practices. policies and practices that have been and continue to be based on white supremacy. we white people need to change- fast. listen to the yakima nation and believe them. it hurts no one hedstrom dwayne Portland OR 97212-1129 to do so. loss of profit speculation is not harm. white supremacy hurts us all Heffron Joshua Nyc NY 10021 Heide Andra Milton FL 32571-6787 Heiman Marilyn Seattle WA 98109-2852 Helmis Peter Portland OR 97206 Henderson Randall Olympia WA 98516-6652 The earth is a sacred gift to ALL OF US. It's purposes are not for profit! It is our responsibility, not something to be used and abused. Please respect the First Peoples of our country and their sacred places. Stop the madness of destroying Creation, which Henderson Randall Olympia WA 98516-6652 amounts to destroying ourselves. Henderson Ph.D.Donald Ithaca NY 14850-9641 Henion Todd Portland OR 97213-3936 Henling Molly Seattle WA 98105-3819 Henling Molly Seattle WA 98105-3819 Hepfer Anne Seattle WA 98101-4200 There are other sources of green energy that Washington can use. Building another dam is not really going to fix the problem. Also, there is movement for Washington to remove Hepfer Anne Seattle WA 98101-4200 more dams rather than build them. Hermanns David Portland OR 97203-2457 Hernandez Apolonio Spokane WA 99208-8895 Herndon Laura Burbank CA 91505-4312 Herrera Martin Portland OR 97229-6775 We need to protect the waters and the rights of Indigenous people over the developments like this dam. We need more wind and solar energy alternatives and other Herrington Pat Olympia WA 98506-9204 clean air alternatives. Please oppose this project. Hertz Kaeli Lake Oswego OR 97034-6852 We have tried, as a Nation, to destroy the Earth! Driven by greed, we are willing to kill thousands of Americans! Invest your money in RENEWABLES - BE AN IDIOT ON Herzog Robert Sun Lakes AZ 85248-0837 YOUR OWN TIME - SAVE THE PLANET! As a practicing Christian, the directive of loving thy neighbor as thyself and do unto others, applys to everything! Especially things that will hurt and cause harm as this Hess Hurd FAirfield IA 52556 project does, No excuses, No B.S about 'Green Energy'! Hession Sherry Nine Mile Falls WA 99026-0261 Thank you. Stay safe. Heuser Marilyn Snohomish WA 98290-2044 We do not need another dam! Heuser Marilyn Snohomish WA 98290-2044 Dams upset the balance of nature in waterways. Let the waters flow naturally. Heverly Craig Portland OR 97202-3757 Heyneman Amy Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-4189 Heyneman Amy Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-4189 Hicklin Mary San Diego CA 92117 Hicks Lacey Fremont CA 94538-1829 Higbee-Sudyka Debra Corvallis OR 97333-9366 Hill Michael And BarbaraMineral WA 98355-9720 Hill Michael And BarbaraMineral WA 98355-9720 stop this plan Hinman Bill Longview WA 98632-1837 Trump and the GOP suck Hline Nancy Portland OR 98211 I care about our environment and climate change. Together we can make a difference. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Our Native Americans have already given nearly everything they had for our welfare. Its time we stop taking anything from them and honor their culture at the same time we honor all American citizens. Please vote no on this project. Thank you! The Hocker Hocker Steve Portland OR 97224-1265 Family (Steve, Elliot, Noah & Nathan) We have much better ways of producing decentralized power production i.e. solar on Hoffer William White Salmon WA 98672-1823 every available rooftop that does not threaten tribal rights or habitat. It appears to me that other more plausible renewable sources would be more cost Hoffer William White Salmon WA 98672-1823 effective and have less of an impact on the environment and tribal lands than this project. We need to respect the expressed wishes of our Tribal neighbors. Our need for Hoffman Susan Vancouver WA 98682-7326 electricity should not outweigh their desire to protect areas which are important to them. Hokonson Suzi Spokane WA 99208-4264 Holden Trent Portland OR 97223-4084 Holder Lehman Vancouver WA 98664-2411 My wife and I strongly oppose this pumped-storage project. It's a bad idea. Holley Timothy Vancouver WA 98682-6144 Hollinrake Mark New York NY 10026-1539 holm monika Oakland CA 94611-2143 Holt Debi Holley NY 14470-9328 Honeyman Usha Corvallis OR 97333-2010 Hoodwin Marcia Sarasota FL 34238-5620 Hope Phillip New York NY 10009-1618 hopkins jeff Sunbury OH 43074 Houdashelt Mark Fort Collins CO 80521-1645 Houghton Abigail Seattle WA 98118-3937 Howe Jared Seattle WA 98108-1684 Howe Jared Seattle WA 98108-1684 Howtopat Melissa Goldendale WA 98620 As a resident of San Juan Island, I am concerned about protecting the Columbia River which grows the salmon which feed the orca who summer in our islands and who are indicators of the environmental quality of our Pacific Northwest. The orcas are on a fragile brink. Let's do all we can to not foul what precious natural resources we have. Hubbard Shaun Friday Harbor WA 98250-0805 Thank you. Hubbard Shaun Friday Harbor WA 98250-0805 It's way past time to stop disrespecting our first people. We have shamefully destroyed so much of the land, water, and resources of the Yakama and other Indigenous nations, and in so doing, imperiled ourselves and our grandchildren. The time is now to begin repairing the damage, to listen to Tribal governments and other indigenous leaders and follow their directives out of respect for Hubbe Cameron Eugene OR 97402-3938 them and concern for all. Hubert Ronald Flagstaff AZ 86001-8148 Hubler Victoria Hood River OR 97031 Huff Richard and NancyFort Wayne IN 46815-7335 Hufnagel Glenn Buffalo NY 14215-1612 Hughes Kevin Anacortes WA 98221-1935 Hughes Michael Corvallis OR 97330-3521 Negative impact on Indigenous Nations Hughes Kevin Anacortes WA 98221-1935 Hull Lise Bandon OR 97411-9651 Hultgren Raso Missoula MT 59807-8633 Humke Ken Portland OR 97215-2912 Haven't native people been screwed over for profit enough already? Hunnicut Jordan Cartersville GA 30121-4728 Hunt Maddie Seattle WA 98122 Hutcheson HornMelinda Longview WA 98632-9675 Hyatt Anita Longview WA 98632-8230 This matters for the health and future of all Deny this certification!!! Igoe Pauline Tacoma WA 98465-1622 It's way past the time when those of us who are not native americans, respect their ImMasche Sonia Fort Collins CO 80524-1517 requests and everything the whites have stolen from them. Minority populations have too often borne the brunt of huge, encroaching construction projects. The Yakama Nation does NOT want this project on their land. The US Government has broken every treaty they‚Äôve signed with Native populations. It‚Äôs time for Washington State‚Äôs government to listen to the Yakama Nation and put their Ingram S. Beaverton OR 97008 sovereign interests above those of a corporation. Ireland Karen Yakima WA 98908-2739 This project does NOT provide the purported energy benefits and destroys Yakama Ireland Karen Yakima WA 98908-2739 cultural sites. Burial grounds on cultural artifacts should not be destroyed wantonly. In this case 'wantonly' would mean without any real gain in carbon-neutral energy that could not be Irvine-Spatz Caridwen Spokane WA 99203-2049 achieved with a different project design. Irving Apricot Corbett OR 97019 Please, rivers and tribal resources are irreplaceable. Izzo Martha Evergreen CO 80439 Jackson Camille Beaverton OR 97005-0965 It is wrong!!! Jackson Gretchan Portland OR 97215-3637 Please no more hydroelectric on the Columbia. Jackson Jason Grants Pass OR 97526-1171 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment I am strongly opposed to any action which further desecrates the culture, economy, and rights of indigenous peoples anywhere. This project does not consider the harms caused Jacob Elizabeth Portland OR 97219-2147 to these peoples. Jacobs Kathryn Chelan WA 98816-9501 Jacobs Heather [email protected] Jacobs Kathryn Chelan WA 98816-9501 Jacobson Don Portland OR 97201-6302 Pumped storage projects are hugely expensive and environmentally destructive. But, even worse than that, the Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project would cause massive destruction of tribal cultural resources. Our country is just beginning to come to terms with its racist history and starting to look at how to make amends. Facing our history must include facing the genocide perpetrated against native peoples and the destruction of their lands, burial grounds and cultural resources. Green energy projects must be developed in ways that are just and that do not do further damage to Native peoples or other environmental justice communities. Native peoples should be receiving reparations, not experiencing still more destruction of their cultural resources or places that are sacred to them. Do not add to the horrific, racist damage that has already been Jacques Karen Sacramento CA 95811-7105 done to native peoples by approving this ill conceived hydroelectric project. Jaffee Daniel Portland OR 97211-5011 Worldwide the evidence exists against permitting Energy Storage Hydroelectric Projects. Do not cave to pressure - this will benefit no one but private investors. The destruction Jagiello Carol Bloomingdale NJ 07403-1426 wrought by this proposal could never be remediated. Shut it down now. Jaime Bowdie Clatskanie OR 97016-2237 James Nancy Ladson SC 29456-3128 This is the time to take care and honor all people and cultures. janelle susan Walla Walla WA 99362-1311 Janin Jacob Seattle WA 98102 Jarvis Kim Portland OR 97213-5872 Jarzabek James Vancouver WA 98683 jensen tel Woodland WA 98674-9488 We have flooded lands in the past that covered sacred grounds and destroyed cultural artifacts around Hanford. I think we have decimated enough of our tribes lands and way of life. Time to respect others and turn around our destructive actions on water, land, air, Jerrells Patricia Shelton WA 98584-7603 animals, fish and people. We still have a little time. Indigenous people have lost so much in our country. How much more do they have to give. Climate goals do not have to cause damage in order to progress. Washingtonians have the brains and the knowledge to figure out how to be climate leaders without being Jerrells Patricia Shelton WA 98584-7603 cultural destroyers. Jim Debra Toppenish WA 98948 Against this proposed project we continue to eat the fish Jim Lorna Goldendale WA 98620 We gather our foods, and medicines in this area. All the life is important in this area. Johnsen Jenet Ashland OR 97520-9468 Johnson Angeline Seattle WA 98127-1932 Johnson Kelsey Pasco WA 99301 We need to keep the water of the Columbia as cold and clean as possible to support the Johnson Mark Washougal WA 98671-9704 fish in the river. Johnson Jennifer La Center WA 98629-2615 Johnson Richard Bellingham WA 98227-3138 Once we open the door even so little, to commercial interests, the floodgates will open to let in many others to commercial exploitation of native rights and resources, we must put Johnson Joel Vancouver WA 98661-9021 a stop to it now, before it starts! Cultural and natural resources are precious and disappearing rapidly. Please help Johnson Kathleen Salem OR 97302-1704 protect them Yakima is my hometown, and its time we start treating the earth and the indigenous Johnson Shannon Portland OR 97217-4051 inhabitants of this region with respect. we can't continue this cultural genocide. Johnson Lisa San Antonio TX 78240-2721 Johnson Richard Bellingham WA 98227-3138 Jones Robert Salem OR 97302-5212 Joos Sandra Portland OR 97239-7202 Jordan Dorothy Lynden WA 98264-9401 Jordan Dorothy Lynden WA 98264-9401 jorgensen Alena Temple City CA 91780-1651 Please respect the sovereign rights of the Indigenous people when considering this Jurczewski Carol Riverside IL 60546-2032 hydroelectric project! Kabakov Solea The Dalles OR 97058-1806 We must deny this permit to prevent irreparable damage to an already fragile ecosystem. We have the technology for this idea to work. Ryes wants to shortcut the design for Kapezynski Gary La Center WA 98629 profit. Please deny this boondoggle. Kaplan Jean Santa Barbara CA 93105 Who have to stop our fossil fuel addictions! Kaplan Claudia Durham NC 27713-8023 Karlson Fred Ferndale WA 98248-0334 Karlson Fred Ferndale WA 98248-0334 Kavage Sarah Seattle WA 98112-4636 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment In addition to these serious impacts on the Yakama tribe, it sounds like this development will also have significant detrimental effects on wildlife and the river. I believe in both Native and Ecosystem sovereignty and encourage you to reject the project for all of these reasons. Trying to build our way out of our ecological problems is counterproductive. This project stinks of greed and greenwashing. Please reject it and Kavage Sarah Seattle WA 98112-4636 let's put our energy towards actual solutions for our environmental crisis. Kearns Dustin Portland OR 97206-6467 Stop colonizing indigenous people and stealing their land. Kearny Liz Longview WA 98632-4507 We must preserve this land, Indigenous land that has been occupied by white settlers. Keefe Sarah Olympia WA 98502 Keefe George Edmonds WA 98020-4037 Dear Policy Makers: We cannot sell out future generations for developers' speculative gain. This project does not help address climate change as designed, and Yakama Nation opposes it. Rocky Mountain Econometrics (RME) developed a model of market forces and financial viability of the project, based on data provided by the developer. RME concluded: 'It is possible that the Goldendale Pump Storage Project is being proposed with full knowledge that it will fail. Further, bankruptcy may be an unstated but integral part of the Goldendale business plan as a means of shedding sufficient debt to survive in the current wholesale power market. These results, as detailed in the report ‚Äôs Appendix Alternative Debt Structures, give us pause as to whether any adverse impacts to public values such as water quality, water quantity, flow regime, fish and wildlife, tribal and cultural resources, surrounding communities, and/or recreation are Keefe Sarah Olympia WA 98502 worth the cost.' Please deny this development. Sincerely There is too much ecological destruction to consider. Ban this project. Protect our Keenan JoAnn Seattle WA 98125-3124 environment and wildlife, as well as the Yakama Nation's rights. Keenan JoAnn Seattle WA 98125-3124 Keithler Mary Englewood CO 80111-4135 Kellermann Thomasin Cumberland RI 02864-6223 Kelley Karry Portland OR 97214-4427 This is not construction. It's quite the opposite. IT IS DESTRUCTION! Kelly J Olalla WA 98359-8556 Kelly Elizabeth Dalton GA 30720-8777 Kelsay Kathleen Maupin OR 97037-0218 Kemp Billy Tacoma WA 98411-2396 Kenedy Diane Portland OR 97217 There is no benefit to the environment, wildlife, or the tribes who live there and if anything will cause great harm. There is nothing 'green' about this hydroelectric project. The only ones who will benefit are those making financial gains; in other words Greendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project. All others will suffer from it. Please do not let this so called helpful plan go forth. They will get the money and everyone else will Kenner Kate Guilford VT 05301-8395 pay for it in too many ways. Kent Diane Scottsdale AZ 85255-3792 Kern Alicia Palos Verdes PeninsulaCA 90274-4034 Kessinger Jerry Lynnwood WA 98087-1867 Kessinger Jerry Lynnwood WA 98087-1867 Because of the the detrimental impacts that this project will have on tribal cultural resources, as expressed by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Kessler Rachel Portland OR 97214-3219 (Yakama Nation) since 2017. Keys Thomas Gresham OR 97080-9340 Khalsa Mha Atma Los Angeles CA 90035-3314 Kibler JK Ghet NY 12075 This, like numerous other issues (climate change, food labeling, gun safety, immigration reform, prison reform, education reform, short-term lending regulation, healthcare reform, banking regulation, opioid regulation) remains a vexing problem primarily due to corporations' ability to curry favor with elected officials. The corrupting influence of money in our political system is undermining our democratic traditions and discouraging Americans from voting and/or running for office. This ominous development may well end our experiment in representative democracy unless we alter this decades-long trend. For the sake of the republic, we must amend the US Constitution to state that corporations are not people (and do not have constitutional rights) and money is not speech (and thus can be regulated by state and/or federal campaign finance laws). Short of accomplishing KIein James Corpus Christi TX 78411-1709 this, no other reform of significance will be achieved. Kilinski Jessica Portland OR 97206-5678 We can do better. Indigenous people are important. kimmerling marilyn Tacoma WA 98407-4728 Our native peoples have been cheated and lied to for generations upon generations. It's time we whites start honoring not only our treaties and our given word, but also the Kimsey Rebecca Sublimity OR 97385-9682 original settlers of this country. It's time we honor those who honor the land. King Sara Auburn WA 98092-7822 King Christine North Plains OR 97133-8314 King Sara Auburn WA 98092-7822 Kinsman Judy Florence OR 97439-9606 kipilman jeff Portland OR 97212-1913 KIRCHHOFF JOANA Portland OR 97213-5826 For too long our nation has ignored the rights of Native Americans and sacrificed their land and culture for our short term benefit. Now is the time for change. We must do Kirkland Janet Portland OR 97221-4027 better. Kirschling Karen San Francisco CA 94117-2655 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Damming rivers that flow into the ocean has always been at best a highly questionable idea, as the sea life will be denied the nutrients they have depended upon since life there began. There are those who depend upon the sea life the trapped nutrients feed, making the damn a bad idea. The Nile Valley was incredibly fertile, but when dammed (damned?), it's now polluted with industrial fertilizer. It also severely impacted the marine life, which many depended upon. History? We don' need no steenkin' histry! A Prof had a cartoon on his door, 'those who fail to learn the lessons of history graduate. Calling something green simply because it doesn't produce significant CO2 is a ruse. Nuclear power is called green by that industry, but it'll kill you quickly or slowly depending upon the exposure. You're stuck with Hanford. Lucky you! We've a geothermal plant in our neighborhood that can leak H2S on occasion and I'm still recovering from chronic fatigue Kisor Dave Pahoa HI 96778-8115 from a release in 2014. Klinski Janice Olympia WA 98506-4510 Knoll Steve Richland WA 99354-1845 Knoll Diana Richland WA 99354-1845 Climate change is the most serious issue of our time. Everyone everywhere is affected Knutsen Maureen Naknek AK 99633-0134 and we all need to do whatever we can to mitigate, not exacerbate it. Native Americans have a far deeper sense of culture than the average American. They were here before any of the rest of us arrived to displace them from their sacred places, not to mention their homelands. These places mean far more to them than our cemeteries, and those mean a lot to many of us. We have taken their lands, tried to take their dignity and have disrespected their culture for far too long. It's time to change that Kocer Dianne Green Valley AZ 85614 culture of denigrating Native Americans. Do not allow this project to go forward. Koch Joann Lebanon CT 06249-2026 It is UNJUST to hurt people for profit!!!! Not to mention environmentally devastating. Koehn Kagan La Grande OR 97850 Koessel Karl McKinleyville CA 95519-9706 THE LIVES OF WILDLIFE MATTER! IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN THE CULTURE OF THE YAKIMA NATION! THIS IS CIVILIZATION VS. TECHNOLOGY! LIVE AND LET Kojkowski Gene Longview WA 98632-9507 LIVE PLEASE! Korf Diane Edmonds WA 98026-7417 Korf Diane Edmonds WA 98026-7417 Koritz Mark Atlanta GA 30338-7865 Korn Meryle A. Bellingham WA 98226-4112 See above letter. I want to respect the indigenous people‚Äôs communities, burial grounds and their Kors Jeanette Tacoma WA 98407-1565 general cultural beliefs and practices. Kosowicz Aleks Abrams WI 54101-9422 Kowalewski Heather White Salmon WA 98672-8976 Krapf Debbie Valdosta GA 31601-2740 We owe it to the tribes of our nation to protect their lives and resources. Aren't there enough dams on the Columbia River already? Having cruised down the river, I saw several wind farms in the state of Oregon. Wouldn't these be a better source Krichevsky Evan Potomac MD 20854-3016 of power in the state of Washington. Kronenberg Esther Olympia WA 98502-3548 I support all efforts to protect our water resources from further degradation. Kruger Suzanne Harpers Ferry WV 25425-6416 Will we never learn? First Nations people have a right to self-determination on ancestral lands. Habitat and inhabitants need protection, and ecosystems need integrity. This project does not meet the high bars of cultural and ecological protection that exist to Kuhner Eric Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-1137 protect what remains of once-thriving cultures and wild places. Not In My Name! The impact on cultural and environmental resources of damming the Columbia outweigh any benefit that might come from this project. There are many alternatives that would better meet the goals of decarbonization and green energy. We should be engaged in Kuhner Eric Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-1137 more dam removal not building more dams. Kulp Jeff Raleigh NC 27612-6111 Kumar Keren Westborough MA 01581-1067 Kunkel Lori Portland OR 97203-5021 Kurland Miriam Williamsburg MA 01096-9771 please respect people's rights. Kyer Krystal Olympia WA 98502 L. JJ Olympia WA 98501-3758 Protect our indigenous populations....don't you think it's time we stopped tromping all L. JJ Olympia WA 98501-3758 over them? L'Ecuyer Danielle Jacksonville FL 32224-4204 Lague Rich Seattle WA 98117-3014 Lamb Barbara Langley WA 98260-9208 Lamb Barbara Langley WA 98260-9208 Landau Doug Saint PetersburgFL 33707-1143 Lane Elva Hood River OR 97031-1568 detrimental impacts that this project will have on tribal cultural resources Langelan M Chevy Chase MD 20815-4051 LaPorte Candace Las Vegas NV 89147-5223 Larkin Kelly Portland OR 97223-7925 Larsen Patty Astoria OR 97103-6436 Larsen Pamela Mosier OR 97040-9722 LaRue Erik Burlington WA 98233-9670 We must listen to our Native People and respect their cultural heritage. Latta George Draper UT 84020-7659 For our children Layne Tobey Ferndale WA 98248 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment The Yakima Nation's wishes should be honored. The US and all 50 states have violated all treaties and taken away the ability of the indigenous tribes' abilities to decide what happens on and near their lands. We white settler descendants have NO right to destroy Lazarus Chris Portland OR 97203-3751 their cultural heritage on top of it all. Lechtenberg Kim Spokane WA 99201-1315 Given that there are no benefits to people or wildlife but instead would mean destruction of native cultural sites and potential harm to birds I see no reason this project should be Lechtenberg Kim Spokane WA 99201-1315 allowed to go any further. Ledden Dennis Sequim WA 98382-9267 Ledden Dennis Sequim WA 98382-9267 Lee Vanessa Lee Kristin Portland OR 97219-3133 Leftwich Dana Colorado SpringsCO 80918-3320 Lemay Cecile Surrey BC V3T 5B7 Lemke Hannah Sarasota FL 34232-4945 Lemkuil Rita Two Rivers WI 54241-2007 Lengel Elizabeth Anacortes WA 98221-8783 Lengel Elizabeth Anacortes WA 98221-8783 Lennox Lark The Dalles OR 97058-2648 Lenski Francis Vancouver WA 98685-4147 Lenski Francis Vancouver WA 98685-4147 Once we destroy these sites their past changes forever. If Non native peoples were using these lands as the native population does, ask your self, give yourself a little time to contemplate , would we be so willing to turn it over to someone that would destroy our Lenzen Patricia Vancouver WA 98684-5051 past!? The undermining the rights of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people should Leszczynski M Lapeer MI 48446-3147 never happen! We need to start honoring the treaties and religious /tribal rights of indigenous people of Lettieri Tammy Coconut Creek FL 33066-2147 America Levin Beth Portland OR 97213-2415 Lewis Jacob Portland OR 97213-5543 Liang Alicia Portland OR 97214-5701 Libby Sara Portland OR 97203-2771 Liberge Marcel Murphy OR 97533-0277 What if it was your cultural property, how would you feel? I stand with the Yakama Nation. We can build a green energy future without infringing on Light Lindi Boring OR 97009 their rights and destroying their cultural sites. lighthart Myra Portland OR 97203-4927 Lighthart Myra Portland OR 97203-4927 It is crucial to protect our earth! Lim Nigel SS WI 53072 Lima Chris Orofino ID 83544-6173 Elected officials are under the impression that climate change is some nifty talking point to gain sway. The human race decadence and greed and utter mindlessness cannot be transferred from abusive historical economic models to sustainable justice economies by shifting onto open lands, as here referenced by Native peoples in Washington. Evidenced in US Department of Interior, USDA, Department of Forestry model: Clearing the land by intentional fire, bankruptcy, and rounding up of wild horses and killing animals so corporations and private interests can set up trillionaires' shop on the new frontier: stolen land. Joe Biden believes in fracking. Democrats have some delusional belief that 2050 will wait. This project here is another piece of crap. I expect more from Washington elected officials. We are all accountable and responsible as human beings Linden Kim Vancouver WA 98683-3511 living on this planet now. I am grateful that Columbia River Keeper is keeping watch. Linder Tami Rio Rancho NM 87144-2543 Lindsay Linda Langley WA 98260-0112 Lindsay Linda Langley WA 98260-0112 Link-New Virgene Anacortes WA 98221-1422 Thank you. Is there possibly another location that would be suitable without the damage to native Link-New Virgene Anacortes WA 98221-1422 heritage? Thank you. LIVELLA THERESE La Center WA 98629-0839 LIVELLA THERESE La Center WA 98629-0839 Lobaugh Shannon Tempe AZ 85282 Please don't destroy this natural habitat Lockwood Julie Kalama WA 98625-0600 Long Laura Chicago IL 60616-3903 Longyear Sharon Yorktown HeightsNY 10598-3229 Loo Chris Morgan Hill CA 95037-3864 Looney Bobbi Goldendale WA 98620 Lopez Elizanette You are the governor who believes in climate change, who ran as our democratic candidate on this platform. Along with impact on climate change, this would continue the historic destruction of tribal land usage. These actions continue to ‚Äúfuel‚Äù to the poverty and social injustices. Indian lives matters. Thank you for considering our request Losordo Amy (919) 859-1463 to look for alternative energy sources without taking land. Lovejoy Glenda Lyle WA 98635-9056 Making 'progress' at the expense of indigenous peoples' expense is not right. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Please take action to save what few Native American relics and cultural treasures of the Lovre Cheri Portland OR 97225 Yakima Nation - and in fact - treasures for us all. Low Sammy Stanwood WA 98292-7843 Low Sammy Stanwood WA 98292-7843 Loyd Tracey Everett WA 98208-4923 I have been a resident of Washington state for over 60 years. This proposal is nothing more than an attempt to put money in the pockets of the wealthy. And it will be breaking Loyd Tracey Everett WA 98208-4923 promises made to local tribes, although that's nothing new. Luck Diane Portland OR 97212-2524 Please protect our river for us and future generations. Lucky Lorie Des Moines WA 98198-8256 I stand in solidarity with the united Tribes in the area. Luebbe Ella Hendersonville NC 28791 Lumiansky Janet Portland OR 97211-5883 Lund Cindi Lopez Island WA 98261-8412 We have imposed on Native American tribes enough. Let‚Äôs not do this too. Lundy Carrie Long Beach CA 90803 Luther Natalie Vancouver WA 98665 Luther Sue White Salmon WA 98672-0522 Everyone should be respected for their traditions and beliefs Lutje Debra The Dalles OR 97058-9038 Lyles Nancy Santa Cruz CA 95062-4112 Lynch John Olympia WA 98516 We have to do all we can to protect what salmon we have left. Lyons Will White Salmon WA 98672 Lytle Denise Woodbridge NJ 07095-1141 MacConaugha-SnyderMorgan Anchorage AK 99507-4408 Mach Alex University PlaceWA 98466-3205 Mackey Sally Burien WA 98166-2654 Mackie Craig Nehalem OR 97131-9665 We are all stewards of the environment and should do all we can to protect it, not exploit Magana Maria Burlington WA 98233-1469 it. Magliola Lawrence Sequim WA 98382-9310 malsheimer fran Lindenhurst NY 11757-0115 Malven Tania Tucson AZ 85719-2441 HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!! PRACTICE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL SITES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mamoyac Joy Corvallis OR 97330-3621 So many culturally significant sites in our area have been destroyed in our area. We Mangrum Neil Lyle WA 98635 should not continue this practice of disrespect. Manildi Barbara Lake Oswego OR 97035-3523 Manycolors Cynthia Spokane WA 99207-1520 We must do better with our environment. Maples Aaron Portland OR 97227-1481 It is way beyond time to treat the people who were living on this land we call the USA for thousands of years before white folks came, as we would like to be treated. That is, humanely, with respect and dignity, care and love. Otherwise, not only do we do damage to them and their way of life, we also continue to damage our own hearts and souls by acting out of forces that will eventually destroy us, (such as greed, selfishness, false belief that we are separate) and possibly the ability for humans and many other life forms to survive on Earth. To not respect Native peoples' needs and ways of life at this point in our history is not only unkind and inhumane, it is stupid. We humans pride ourselves on our intelligence. How intelligent, I ask you, is it to destroy the very elements you need to survive? For all our sakes, BE SMART! and do the intelligent thing. RESPECT Mara Jane Murphy OR 97533-0741 Indigenous peoples needs and rights. Marczak Holly Ledyard CT 06339-1410 Margo JoAnn Duluth MN 55811-4550 Margo JoAnn Duluth MN 55811-4550 Marie Rita Madison WI 53704-1477 This is their land! MARIER JOHN Kalama WA 98625-9689 Markmann Terry Seattle WA 98115 marks diane Port Angeles WA 98362-3502 marks diane Port Angeles WA 98362-3502 I live in Goldendale part time. I do not want my home to be further associated with Markwood Elizabeth Portland OR 97232 oppression of indigenous peoples. I live along the Columbia River. It is sad to see how the river, the surrounding country side and the native peoples have been plundered. The fishery is dwindling, the hillsides are burning, and much of our native brothers and sisters heritage lands have been lost. Enough is enough. We must preserve and enhance what is left. Please put a stop to this Marre Frank Vancouver WA 98683-7691 development. Thank you. Marrs Chris Port Townsend WA 98368-9237 Marsden Jim Saint Paul MN 55109-4843 Marshall Liz Bellingham WA 98225-4762 Fish and other life were here first. They constitute nature. We do not. We have to save our Native culture! Please honor the wishes of the Yakama nation. Martin Linda El Cajon CA 92021-1303 Linda Martin San Diego CA Martinez Cass Saint Helens OR 97051-1764 We need to take better care of what is left of our environment, for people, wildlife, and martinez priscilla Bothell WA 98011-7608 marine life. Martinez Cass Saint Helens OR 97051-1764 The Yakama: This land is their land. Martinez Keiko San Francisco CA 94118-2729 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment We need to take better care of what is left of our environment, for people, wildlife, and martinez priscilla Bothell WA 98011-7608 marine life. Martinez John Lomita CA 90717-1514 Martinez Carolina (503) 740-8122 The American Indians or natives as they prefer to be called, were here first and America has not been kind to them. They have rights and should be respected, that is the least Maruki-Fox Setsuko Grants Pass OR 97527-4551 we can do for them. MASSEY EILEEN Emeryville CA 94608-2310 mastri francis Monroe CT 06468-2413 Mathers Megan Saint Helens OR 97051 Because this is a valuable resource and our future. We need it clean. Large hydroelectric projects have proven to be immensely harmful to the environment and impact not just the immediate waterways the dam is located in but the surrounding regional area. An entire watershed can be destroyed by one dam. There are newer technologies and if it is for irrigation there are more cost effective ways of helping farmers conserve water. This will effect generations and impact natural and cultural Mawhirter Matthew Vancouver WA 98661-6956 resources that can't be replaced. McAlpine Kristen Corvallis OR 97333-1361 McCabe Eileen Everett WA 98203-4244 The battle lines have been drawn: stand with or stand against continuing to harm the planet and the future. The solution stands with us RIGHT NOW not yesterday. And by the way, how about honoring Indigenous rights. Ethics are a bitch once you find them. McCann Ellen Escondido CA 92027-1401 Do the right thing always period. McCarthy Maureen Marblehead MA 01945-5515 McClain Terry Portland OR 97218-1951 McClay Mauria Portland OR 97203-5241 McCleary Harriet Minneapolis MN 55404-3566 Please take appropriate consideration in their tribal goals and needs Honor them by McClellan Joanie Portland OR 97206 opposing this harmful project. McCloskey Melanie Hood River OR 97031-0820 McCluskey Ian Arlington WA 98223-1218 McConkey Kimberly Anchorage AK 99508-5396 McConville Nellie Portland OR 97230 McCormick Mark Hood River OR 97031-1815 McCoy Carrie Portland OR 97211 This seems like another project that comes at the cost of Native Peoples and such habits McCoy Megan Portland OR 97215-3021 must stop. McCutcheon Meghan White Salmon WA 98672-8911 McCutcheon Meghan White Salmon WA 98672-8911 McDonald Kim Marysville ID 83808 We need to be very thoughtful about what we do. The damages can be irreversible. I'm DONE with our government-at ALL levels-trampling on our rights . Do you think that this position is 'just a group of Indians and no one else really cares'? Well, YOU ARE WRONG. I'm neither an Indian nor a resident, but THIS IS WHAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN WRONG IN OUR COUNTRY. When PROFIT becomes more important than the rights Mcdonald Pamela Riverside CA 92505-2221 and voices of our citizens, that's a problem. McDonough Rebecca Eastsound WA 98245-0165 Rapid loss of original habitat for salmon in this my family's home area has been terrifying. My great-grandfather founded the first fish hatchery in Chinook, WA and look how much has been lost since then! I was involved with Hanford nuclear and I saw what happened to our area. Do we just continue our destructive way for our children? What are we McFadden Maryellen Portland OR 97240-4557 leaving for them? We are in a climate crisis and continuing to solve this problem by violating the lives and rights of all black, indigenous and people of color is morally wrong. Tribal Nations have rights that the United States must respect. Please for the sake of future generations McGee Debra Eugene OR 97403-9497 livable future - find a better way to generate energy. McGuire Monika Fairview OR 97024-1000 Stop considering hydroelectric power to be sustainable. Dams harm our rivers and wildlife. And why on earth would people consider violating the trust of indigenous peoples Mckain-storey Shauna Hillsboro OR 97123 in the U.S. yet again? Please do not allow this project to go any further! Thank you. McKethan Christopher Vancouver WA 98685 McKillip Linda Sicklerville NJ 08081-1613 McKim Marie Portland OR 97210-4859 McKim Tina Bellingham WA 98225-3812 McKim Tina Bellingham WA 98225-3812 I respect tribal rights and the environment! McKinley Danielle Portland OR 97202 McMahon Nancy Olympia WA 98501-5900 McMahon Nancy Olympia WA 98501-5900 I stand with the Indigenous People of this land to protect our natural resources. Water is McMichael Trish Pendleton OR 97801 life. McNeil Mona Vancouver WA 98686-1533 Respect tribal nations treaty rights and protect our precious NW. McNeil Mona Vancouver WA 98686-1533 McPherson Sandra Davis CA 95616 Maintain the sacred & never defile it. McQuistan Joan Maple Valley WA 98038 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment It is unconscionable to allow private profiteers to destroy essential resources, particularly McRae Susan Olympia WA 98506-3382 for the indigenous communities who have already suffered 600 years of genocide. McRae Susan Olympia WA 98506-3382 McSwigan John Hillsboro OR 97124-5044 This proposal fails economically, culturally and environmentally. It‚Äôs an irresponsible use of resources with no way forward and ruined land and trust. Please help create and Medina Deborah North BonnevilleWA 98639-4611 maintain a place of health and respect in the Columbia river gorge. Mehta Milan Midlothian VA 23113-3645 Meier Jill Bellingham WA 98229-8911 If this project truly was green, and if the tribal nations truly supported it, then I would back it. However, this is not the case. Please do everything you can to protect the Yakima Nation, the Columbia River watershed, and the planet, while we're at it. Reject this Meier Victoria West Linn OR 97068-3824 project. Meier Jill Bellingham WA 98229-8911 Melbo Anita Portland OR 97219-3766 Melton Jamie Portland OR 97214-4053 Melton Jamie Portland OR 97217-4053 Support clean water, Salmon and other aquatic life, and start listening to our Native Mendes Maria Port Townsend WA 98368-9522 Tribes. Hydro-electric power is not as green as solar or wind. It is time to take action for less harmful alternative energy sources, and more importantly, it is long past time to respect the cultural sites of the Yakama Nation. Time to acknowledge the sovereignty of the Mendes Maria Port Townsend WA 98368-9522 Yakama Nation and do as they request. Mendieta Vince Austin TX 78715-0726 It is so important as we face the extreme dangers of climate change and many injustices in this world, that we don't turn to 'solutions' that reinforce and continue to perpetuate other injustices, such as the injustices towards indigenous nations and people in the US. As we seek to reduce the impacts of climate change we must make sure to come up with better solutions that does not infringe on tribal sovereignty. We have to listen to indigenous people and take their lead. Especially as many, if not all, of our environmental problems have occurred because the people of this country did not listen to indigenous people and allow their sovereignty and self-determination, as promised by many treaties signed by the US government. Let us not forget the laws of this land that the US has continued to break time and time again. We must do better. Our children, grandchildren, Mendoza Maritza Chapel Hill NC 27514-6846 and earth depend on it. We MUST protect the Yakima Tribal lands, we owe it to them and to the citizens of Mensinger Karen Grapeview WA 98546-0329 Washington! Metildi Nicole Corvallis OR 97330-2345 Meyer Paulette Portland OR 97215-3414 Meyer Paulette Portland OR 97215-3414 Meyer Teresa Vancouver WA 98683-2902 Michaels Brenda Port Townsend WA 98368-3058 Michaels Brenda Port Townsend WA 98368-3058 We need safe, clean energy NOW! Michalek David Hood River OR 97031-2215 Micheli Carmela Gig Harbor WA 98332-9581 Micheli Carmela Gig Harbor WA 98332-9581 Middlebrooks Will Bellingham WA 98226 Middour Sandra Round Hill VA 20141-1829 Millar Alain Portland OR 97222-6471 Maintain our precious resource - water. Protect our fish and wildlife. Protect our aquatic Miller Bonnie Seattle WA 98101-1730 lands. Deny the certification. Miller Sharon Vancouver WA 98664-6413 Respect for those we have harmed and concern that the project is based on Miller Bonnie Seattle WA 98101-1730 flawed/outdated information forces me to speak against this project. Seriously, Just push aside the Yakima nation? Well, it IS what the government does Miller Lynn Portland OR 97202-5467 best- tramples indigenous people and exploits them , their culture, their land. Miller Victoria Encino CA 91436-1541 Miller Sharon Vancouver WA 98664-6413 After reviewing the scope and nature of this project I am strongly favoring killing this project! I am seriously concerned that it even was able to progress this far. This is a Mills Darrell Tacoma WA 98445 project typical of the past when we did not know better!! We know better NOW!! Kill it!! Mills Marilyn Vancouver WA 98663-1830 Mills Edward Bellevue WA 98008-4221 Thank you for your time. I'd like to keep the Columbia River intact, particularly the Kalama River area. With the Pandemic, we've all been able to see the direct impact of less human activity in rivers and harbors, such as Seattle harbor. The harbor water Min William Port Orchard WA 98366-1508 actually began reverting back to a deep blue color from its usual murky brown. Mitchell Jonathan Madison AL 35757-8428 Mitchell Bonnie Portland OR 97231-2117 To me the project referenced above is another example of putting profits ahead of preservation. If the project moves forward The Columbia River will suffer another unnecessary degradation. The River is too important to the region‚Äôs history, cultural experience and economy to be constantly assaulted by those seeking economic Mitchell William Vancouver WA 98662-6085 exploitation! Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment mo t Inver Grove HeightsMN 55075-2149 Hydropower is not clean energy. It is not sustainable. The reservoirs on the Snake River are cesspools of death for anadromous fisheries during global warming. Do not repeat Moffett Elliott Kamiah ID 83536-0396 the mistakes of the past. Respect tribal treaties. Moffett Meredith kamiah ID 83536 Our Government is slowly destroying our planet. While I want with all my heart for President Trump to win this next election, I will not vote for him, or any other candidate running for office, that doesn't put the health of our planet before the greed of large corporations. Money would be better spent in coming up with ideas that work WITH Nature and the environmental health of this planet instead of the embracing greed of large corporations...pushing their ill-conceived 'ideas' to make life better for 'us', at the cost of the health of humans, animals, fish, foul and our environment. This is the only planet we have, and yet it seems that our government is hell-bent on destroying her. There are other ways to solve problems that are only being compounded by the solutions our government is coming up with. They need to stand back and take a closer look at the impact all of these things are having on Mother Nature. Enough species have gone Mogg Margaret Menahga MN 56464-2005 extinct because of greed and poor choices. We have to stop ignoring the rights of indigenous people along with the environmental impacts of projects like this. I want my grandchildren to grow up in a society where social Monahan Gregory Portland OR 97219-2015 justice and clean energy are normal. We have done more than enough to decimate our Native Peoples and their Culture. Let's help them thrive, gain their trust (if possible) and learn from them how to be the best 'Stewards' of our incredible land mass! Greed has no place in conserving and protecting national treasures of beauty, balance, bounty and sharing with all plants, water animals Monical Jan Warren OR 97053-9766 and cultures. Stop this crazy drive to ruin the gifts we've been given. Monie Sherry Damascus OR 97089-6521 Monroe James Concord CA 94521-4041 Hasn't enough been done to disrespect and harm Indigenous people? Enough is Monson Susan Portland OR 97215-3435 enough. Mont-Eton Jean San Francisco CA 94116-2068 Native Americans' treaty rights and personal rights are continually trampled upon by our government and by corporations. It is time to stand up for our Native Americans give them the respect they deserve for their stewardship of their land. Listen to them and support them in this fight against this Rye Development. These developers will cause the loss of irreplaceable cultural resources and environmental destruction for speculative Montgomery Melda Yamhill OR 97148-8420 climate benefits. Moonstone Merope Aberdeen WA 98520 Moore Melissa Seattle WA 98106 I just read where the planet is about to blow its red hot core to help raise the frequencies so everyone remembers Love and how to love the Earth. It could shake up things a bit. This project is not environmentally friendly, so it has to be stopped one way or another; why not just not give it a permit ?! The times are changing FAST. Thank you for Moore Iris Yelm WA 98597-9763 righteous action on this. The Native Americans have had abuses and violations of treaties and rights FAR TOO MUCH. The planet is changing, people and consciousness are changing by the moment. Best to leave Nature alone now, and give Mother Nature and the Native Americans the overdue peace and honor required at this time and forever. NEW TECHNOLOGY IS DUE TO FINALLY BE RELEASED IN A SHORT TIME, SO THAT THIS KIND OF ELECTRIC STORAGE WILL NOT BE NECESSARY. THANK YOU FOR CARING AND Moore Iris Yelm WA 98597-9763 JOINING THE PEACEFUL CHANGES. Please understand that as americans face climate collapse, directly related to extractive and predatory industries, agencies such as yours need to stand stronger than ever to protect the right of all peoples to live without fear of dispersal and damage. No to this project. Consent is imperative to cultural identity; moreover indigenous leadership is Moore Amanda Portland OR 97217-1556 imperative to our planet‚Äôs survival. Thanks Ecology, for being strong! Moreno Ivon Portland OR 97211 Now is the time to protect our waters, not add risk of toxins. Please keep on the right side of history. I disagree with the idea for the risk it poses to treaties, the environment Morgan Tess Seattle WA 98116-2340 and future health of citizens. So much of this environmental onslaught is like watching a young girl being raped while the fat arrogant father and uncles watch in their greed. If only people could wake up to Morgan Patricia Bingen WA 98605 the destructiveness of manunkind's folly-iousness. Morgan Melissa Portland OR 97236 We just have to STOP damming up rivers...and we have to stop overrunning tribal rights. This earth is hurting, we need to have more reverence for it. Man's greed will never be Morgan Patricia Bingen WA 98605 satisfied so re-education is tantamount to our very survival. I want you to advance Washington State's climate goals without undermining the rights of sovereign tribal nations and indigenous people. We have taken everything from them Morgan Paula Hollywood FL 33019-5026 and now this? Stop here and now. With the climate change upon us aka drought and massive fires this is no time to be making neo-liberal flashy marketing schemes and feel good decisions favoring business over real serious environmental remediation. The last consideration of the original Indigenous methods of living more sustainably should be the first as well as the negative impacts/costs to the eco-system including wild life. This energy for profit is completely antiquated as I have my electric source at my residence with solar and does not have to travel miles to deliver loosing efficiency as well as requiring more waste/power to do so which is what all energy for profit systems do. Waste energy providing energy Morgan-Sky Martin Santa Rosa CA 95403-0107 indiscriminately for long distances. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Water is life-it must stay pure. Soil must be nutritious to provide healthy food- Pollution Morgen Joy Madison WI 53716-1823 from fossil fuels ruins both. Morin Carla Peoria AZ 85382-5197 Morningstar Larry Talent OR 97540-7005 Morrison Don Spokane WA 99205-5754 morrison bobby Olympia WA 98502-9020 Morrison Tonya Normandy TN 37360-3086 Moses Serena Toppenish WA 98948 Mower Amy Maple Falls WA 98266-2004 Mower Amy Maple Falls WA 98266-2004 Mudrick Stephen Columbia MO 65203-2352 Mulcare James Clarkston WA 99403-2576 Mulcare James Clarkston WA 99403-2576 Mullein Tui Bellingham WA 98225-2938 Dams and hydroelectric Pumps destroy the Environment! Please stop this project. Mullein Tui Bellingham WA 98225-2938 Thanks Mullen Timothy Saint Charles MN 55972-1536 Murawski Heather Renton WA 98058-0610 As an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, I can understand how this Murawski Heather Renton WA 98058-0610 would impact the Yakama Nation. Murphy Mary Bend OR 97702-3116 Have you asked permission from thr Tribal Nations? If you don‚Äôt have it then one Murphy Mary Bend OR 97702-3116 would know there is a danger to our environment and wildlife. Stop now! Murphy Teresa Belleville MI 48111 The Nation must do everything in its power to protect these tribal lands! If my Yakima sisters and brothers don't want this project, neither do I. Settlers can't undo Murr Bobbee Portland OR 97210-3550 past harm and inequities, but the time is now to do what's fair. Murray Cristy Oregon City OR 97045-8705 Nadreau Patricia Tomah WI 54660-4328 I respect the Yakama Nation's request Nafziger Marjorie Portland OR 97202-5151 I oppose Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project (Project). I urge you to oppose this project as well because of the detrimental impacts that this project will have on tribal cultural resources, as expressed by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation) since 2017. Alleged ‚Äúgreen energy‚Äù cannot be built on the backs of Tribal Nations, which are already on the front-lines of climate change and extractive industrialization and practices. According to a cultural resources survey conducted by the Yakama Nation and included in Rye Development's Draft License Application, the development would directly interfere with at least nine culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other cultural property. Due to a combination of rising construction costs and decreasing open-market energy prices, the development cannot provide renewable energy integration and Nagel Lawrence Ashland OR 97520-2803 replacement capacity to support regional decarbonization goals aff Nam S. New York NY 10040-4080 Must everything be turned into ways to destroy our beautiful wild lands? From fracking to installing pipes through the wilderness and the waterways each with their own hazards Neff Grace Albany OR 97322-4177 we are destroying the only place in this universe that we can call home. Protect Native American rights, sacred sites, and natural resources. How long have Native Americans successfully cared for the land, the river, Mother Earth and everything on it? From the beginning of time, until just recently. Destruction of Native American Nelson Rachel Kalama WA 98625-1301 lands and resources must stop, for the good of everyone now living on Mother Earth. this sounds like one of those pie -in -the -sky scams that makes somebody rich all the while wreaking destruction on the land and water. and this time with native peoples natural rights and lifestles(which is usually ignored). I'm also sick and tired of this sort of messing with our waterways. haven't we already done enough harm. I VOTE nelson jan Eugene OR 97402-8204 ENVIRONMENT FIRST! Nelson Katherine Kent WA 98031-3166 Nelson David Portland OR 97215-2274 Neptune Mary Vancouver WA 98683-3908 Nettleton John Portland OR 97202-3276 Neubauer Tania Portland OR 97231-2625 Neuendorf Mary Salem OR 97304-4349 Neus Marleen Blankenberge BE-VWV 8370 I grew up in The Dalles, where my dad was a small businessman. I watched the effects of the drowning of Celilo Falls on my indigenous friends and acquaintances. And now they are expected to accept yet another indignity to the land they’ve inhabited since time immemorial. A defacement in the name of progress. Ecology should deny the Rye newell sally Underwood WA 98651-0186 Energy permits. This project does not inspire confidence in any way including its negative impact on wildlife and the environment, lack of clear sustainability and not fulfilling Washington's efforts to reduce climate change. I stand in solidarity with the Indian nations in opposing Newman Carol Astoria OR 97103-8413 this massive development. I urge you to do so as well. Thank you. Newman Ila Twisp WA 98856-9786 Thank you for speaking up about such in important topic. Nez David Portland OR 97203-6081 Do not interfere with tribal cultures! Ng Linda Flushing NY 11358-2373 Nguyen Binh Seattle WA 98118-1403 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Implementing Renewable energy at the Cody of indigenous livelihoods, sovereignty, and Nguyen Caressa Seattle WA 98116 cultures is a major issue internationally. Stop undermining tribal sovereignty. Nguyen Binh Seattle WA 98118-1403 Nichols Ray Green Valley AZ 85614 Nichols Ray Green Valley AZ 85614 Nicholson Heather Friday Harbor WA 98250-5516 Nicholson Heather Friday Harbor WA 98250-5516 Do the job you are paid to do. Protect our lands and waters. Health and well being are Nicolai Jane Vancouver WA 98664-5385 the blessings you and your family will receive. Nicolai Jane Vancouver WA 98664-5385 Nightingale Jennifer Astoria OR 97103-5303 We cannot turn a blind eye to the degradation of the irrereplacable. Nihipali Michele Hauula HI 96717-9647 Nikkel John Portland WI 53147 Niles Amanda Kalispell MT 59904-0995 Native American cultural resources should be protected and guarded for future Nilsen K. Ben Lomond CA 95005-9311 generations of tribal members and others who can appreciate their meaning. Please be sure that you have considered all sides of this issue and that for the common good you think you must move forward. Otherwise, go back to the table, sit down with all concerned and take another look. Protecting the environment and the common good Nimmons Rebecca Bellevue WA 98006-4807 should be priorities. Nitz Jennifer Missoula MT 59802-3937 There are other ways to secure our energy future - we have exploited our First People Noble Suzanne Ellensburg WA 98926-9731 and their land enough! Please preserve what we have not already destroyed! Noordyk James San Diego CA 92109-2802 norman Lori Portland OR 97267 Novkov Russell Madison WI 53705-3253 Nowicki Maria San Francisco CA 94116-2517 Nuccio Theresa Seattle WA 98136-1997 Nunez Tashina Yakima WA 98902 There are already enough dams generating electricity on the Columbia River we do not O'Brien Bill Beaverton OR 97005-1360 need anymore. Thank you! O'Neal Maureen Portland OR 97223-8981 A project which would impact culturally important sites is anathema now to our world. it leaves us all bereft of history, our pasts and therefore not informed about our future. Please reconsiderin light of your own sense of history, and peace to our world. Thank O'Rourke Annie Bellingham WA 98362 you. We should be focused on renewable energy sources like solar and hydrogen not more O'Rourke Kevin Vancouver WA 98661-5402 dams and dam related projects. Oaks Phoenix Portland OR 97217-2360 Oaks Stacy Tulalip WA 98271-8040 Oaks Phoenix Portland OR 97217-2360 Oliver Kirsten Eugene OR 97401 Olsen Karleen Springfield MO 65806-1933 We have to stop pushing ‚Äúprogress‚Äù in the backs of indigenous peoples! Haven‚Äôt we already inflicted enough harm? Please! Let‚Äôs find another way to produce power Olson Chris Beaverton OR 97007-6680 without harm to the environment and the people! The sacred lands of our Indigenous peoples must be saved for all of our children, Orf Becky Ashland OR 97520-2826 grandchildren, and future generations. Please deney the permits for this project! The environmental risks posed by this project Orme Brandt Shelton WA 98584 far outweigh any benefits. Orthel Susan La Center WA 98629 Osada Susan Buffalo Grove IL 60089-2179 Osmundson Susan Richland WA 99354 As an environmentalist, I stand in solidarity with tribal nations and oppose this so-called ‚Äúgreen energy‚Äù project. The adverse impacts include damage to water quality, water quantity, flow regime, fish and wildlife, tribal and cultural resources, surrounding communities. AS an retired accountant, I see signs that it is not economically soundly based. Th Goldendale business plan may have an advantage if there is a bankruptcy. As someone who values our native Indian heritage, the damage to cultural history now, in addition to what has been done in the past is simply appalling. We need to protect what OST HELEN Vancouver WA 98664-1231 is still there along the Columbia River. We have disrespected Native peoples for too long. There heritage should be sacred to Oster Phyllis Portland OR 97205 us. Ostrow Hillary Encino CA 91316-1013 Ouellette Tracy Bow WA 98232-9246 Ouellette Tracy Bow WA 98232-9246 Oylear Suzanne Portland OR 97223-8918 It‚Äôs time to stand up for sensible change. Renewable energy is the future. Our oyster industry is on a five year shutdown because of river ‚Äúimprovements ‚Äú. P. Anne Apalachicola FL 32320 Don‚Äôt let this happen on your watch. Pa Jo Bronx NY 10461 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Tribal sovereignty should not be set aside for renewable energy. There are other options and our state can be a leading example for the country on collaboration with Tribes. Let's Pacheco Andrea White Salmon WA 98672 not make another costly mistake like WDOT. Page Patricia Vancouver WA 98665-6963 Page Patricia Vancouver WA 98665-6963 The factors are complex, but the bottom line is simple: We need to do the right things. Paiser Jaime The Dalles OR 97058-3225 Palla Paul Greencastle PA 17225-1421 PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING!! Palumbo Julieann Port Orchard WA 98366-5234 Palumbo Julieann Port Orchard WA 98366-5234 Pangle Lexanna Sunnyside WA 98944-2246 Pappano Alexandra D. Mattawamkeag ME 04459-3229 Pappano Rachael Mattawamkeag ME 04459-3229 Pardi Marco Lawrenceville GA 30043-4095 As a resident along the Columbia River, we urge you not to allow this erosion of natural spaces to continue. We demand for more sustainable development. No more bad faith Parga Beatriz Bridal veil OR 97010 permits. Parshall Sharon Fall City WA 98024-5106 Parsley Adina Stanwood WA 98292-7843 Parsley Adina Stanwood WA 98292-7843 Parsons Michael Aguilar CO 81020 pasqua john Escondido CA 92025-5005 Paterno Joshua Bronx NY 10461-4318 This sort of activity will lead to furthering the climate crisis, let alone have a terrible impact on the community. This will affect all of the Pacific coast ecosystems. This is Patitucci Jene'e Tallahassee FL 32304 inhumane. Patterson Sarah Yakima WA 98901 The land and water need us to protect them Patterson Carol Joan Eureka Springs AR 72632-9812 Patton Kathleen Longview WA 98632-3623 Paul Brandon Menifee CA 92584 Paulik Rebecca Clearlake WA 98235 Paxson Michele East Meadow NY 11554-4250 Because I do Payne Grace Tamworth NH 03886-4905 Pearl-Thomas Dina Bellingham WA 98225 Pearl-Thomas Dina Bellingham WA 98225 Pearson Tia Wahiawa HI 96786-8563 peirce susan Santa Fe NM 87506-7030 Pence Merle Columbia City OR 97018-9784 No! We must learn to balance the impact of development on our citizens and sustainable, progress of positive wealth for even our most vulnerable. Let us improve our lives as we improve the lives of everyone in our share of influence so we can all live better Pence Merle Columbia City OR 97018-9784 sustainable lives. Penchoen Gregory Roy WA 98580-9731 Penchoen Gregory Roy WA 98580-9731 Let's see beyond this dysfunctional age and instead support the earth, and its beings. perron Patricia Seattle WA 98117-6805 Thank you. Perry Beth Spokane WA 99208-9619 Person Kathryn Seattle WA 98118-2118 Speaking as a taxpayer, veteran, and voter, isn't it about time that our department of Peters Thom Snohomish WA 98290-5884 ecology start PROTECTING our ecology? Peters Thom Snohomish WA 98290-5884 Native Americans have been pushed off far too often just for purposes of our greed. We have already disrupted their cultural rights by covering over Celilo Falls. This is too much. And a project that will ultimately probably fail for purposes of bankruptcy gains, Pettit Patricia Hood River OR 97031-1243 that is unforgivable!!! Phillips Angeline Toppenish WA 98948-0151 Native nations deserve healthy land on their reservations. Enough damage has been done to the gorge by heavily damming the Columbia which is killing the native tribes sacred culture of salmon. More thought and respect for other cultures needs to be put into this project. Build them somewhere else. How about any other countryside in the Piatt Rianna Hood River OR 97031-9619 gorge? Pickering Karen Vancouver WA 98682-7666 Pierce Tynan McMinnville OR 97128-3627 I am an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, and I oppose anything that threatens the ecology of our lands and lands of others. If we so desperately need energy, we need to find ways to access it without violating Treaty rights and basic human rights as well as the rights of every other living creature. We should not be considering the destruction of Pierre Michael Zillah WA 98953-9670 land and resources in order to benefit just one species. I oppose any projects that are extremely hazardous to wildlife and habitat. Specifically, this one will attract migrating birds to a new water source and into the blades of a wind Pikus Barbara Portland OR 97206-5442 farm. It‚Äôs time to stop violating treaty rights and work together to protect local resources for Pinchot Rita White Salmon WA 98672 future generations! Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Pinney Chris Walla Walla WA 99362-2169 We cannot continue to destroy fish and wildlife to say nothing of ignoring the wishes of Pinson Luan Vancouver WA 98664-1762 the Yakama Nation. Pinson Luan Vancouver WA 98664-1762 We need to protect the river and this project uses a lot of water every year! We need to respect the heritage and lands of Indigenous people - this project destroys valuable Poirier Jeanne Cashmere WA 98815-0228 culture and history. We don't need an energy project like this - please oppose it! Polk Nora Portland OR 97206-6605 I care about our environment, our neighbors and wildlife. I also live on the Columbia Polychronis Jan The Dalles OR 97058-0639 River. POMERANTZ Gigi White Salmon WA 98672-2338 The Rye project is neither energy effective in reducing public costs nor is it compatible Pope Betty Washougal WA 98671-0741 with first nation cultural and religious values. Please keep it out of the State. Pope Diana Portland OR 97212-5345 popoff dave Colville WA 99114-9634 Porter Joel Portland OR 97293-0515 Portney Miriam Portland OR 97214-4200 Potter Jana Portland OR 97217 Potter Jana Portland OR 97217 Potter Doris St-Laurent QC H4L 5E7 We must respect people and the land! I think this says it all: advance Washington state‚Äôs climate goals without undermining Powers Caitlin Beaverton OR 97008 the rights of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people. Will we never learn that our greed for economic profit in the short term consistently destroys the irreplaceable and becomes cause for regret in the future? Please stop this Prentiss Geoffrey Seattle WA 98119-3414 project. Preston Jenifer Morton WA 98356-0090 Preston Susan La Crosse FL 32658-0415 Prewitt Kathy Portland OR 97203-3047 Provost Clifford New York NY 10011-1816 Prowell Sarah Portland OR 97239-2154 Pruett Holly Portland OR 97221-4023 Prunty Michell [email protected] Prychodko Nicholas Bridgehampton NY 11932-2138 Puerta Jeanne Denver CO 80227-3425 Quester Niki Indianola WA 98342 This project will not deliver the energy benefits it promises, yet will destroy irreplaceable Quigley Louise Braintree MA 02184-1513 cultural treasure. Bad idea. Please ditch it. Raap Joseph Washougal WA 98671-6698 Raap Joseph Washougal WA 98671-6698 Do not destroy cultural sites for short term profits that only go to a few. Rabe Taylor Albuquerque NM 87111 Beyond the obvious...because...'Rocky Mountain Econometrics (RME) developed a model of market forces and financial viability of the project, based on data provided by the developer. RME concluded: 'It is possible that the Goldendale Pump Storage Project is being proposed with full knowledge that it will fail. Further, bankruptcy may be an unstated but integral part of the Goldendale business plan as a means of shedding sufficient debt to survive in the current wholesale power market. These results, as detailed in the report‚Äôs Appendix Alternative Debt Structures, give us pause as to whether any adverse impacts to public values such as water quality, water quantity, flow regime, fish and wildlife, tribal and cultural resources, surrounding communities, and/or recreation are worth the risk and generated energy storage.' ' Columbia Riverkeepers Q Rader Marjie Vancouver WA 98663-3135 and A 2020 Aug 17 Radford Sally Tacoma WA 98409-4007 Rain Saphira Raytown MO 64133-3270 Ramey Ronald Everett WA 98203-2904 Ramirez James Corvallis OR 97330-6070 People need water to live and polluted water cannot be drunk. This is not rocket science Randall Kay Moorhead MN 56560-4943 it is common sense. Time to go GREEN!!! Ranker Natalie North Bend OR 97459-3659 Yakama cultural resources must be protected. The Yakama Nation has vehemently opposed this development because of the proposal Ratcliff Philip Salem OR 97302-3533 ‚Äôs devastating effects to irreplaceable tribal cultural resources. Rauworth Steve Camas WA 98607-7206 Rauworth Steve Camas WA 98607-7206 Ray Rick Troutdale OR 97060-9380 Tribal resources should be highly valued by all Americans. Raymond Teri Orient WA 99160-9406 We are voices for healthy salmon. Please hear us! Rebb Amy Forest Grove OR 97116-8647 Rediske Sara Vancouver WA 98660-2316 Rediske Sara Vancouver WA 98660-2316 Redman Sheila Portland OR 97217-5921 Reed Ian Puyallup WA 98374 This is important to me because I am a camper, friend of Native Americans and, an Rees Les Tempe AZ 85281-1313 admirer of the Columbia River Basin. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Rehder Melissa Portland OR 97206-9067 Rehfuss Anthony North BonnevilleWA 98639 Rehn Debra Portland OR 97202-4557 Reichert Robyn Lake Worth FL 33467-7211 This sums it up for me: I urge you to: advance Washington state‚Äôs climate goals Reid Andrea Redwood City CA 94062 without undermining the rights of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people. Indigenous people shouldn't have to lose culturally important sites just so a huge Reiher Jean Pendleton OR 97801-1373 corporation can get richer. There is no benefit to the tribes from this project. Reinfried Kay Lititz PA 17543-8868 Reynolds Jeff Bangor ME 04401-5933 The Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project (Project) development would directly interfere with at least nine culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other cultural property. Irreplaceable tribal cultural resources may be lost with no benefit Reynolds Rebecca Monroe TownshipNJ 08831-7675 to our climate. Reynolds Michele Oak Park MI 48237-1552 Reynolds Adele Seattle WA 98101-1798 Listen to the tribes. Do not build the storage facility. Save culture. Reynolds John Portland OR 97222-7938 We have taken away so much from the Yakama tribe, and all others in what we now think of as 'our' country. Please do not take away their sacred burial grounds too. Leave Richards Alan Naselle WA 98638-8613 them in peace. Richardson Will Talent OR 97540-9505 I work to protect the health of the rivers and their stewards for thousands of years. This project is against all moral law. It is unjust. It breaks more agreements with the original peoples of this land on whose lands you are now standing or sitting to read this. Just Richardson Diana Portland OR 97239-2059 don't do it. Richardson Caroline Placerville CO 81430-0264 this is not a desirable project from any perspective. please, now is the time to start us all on a new energy direction. these big projects must be beneficial to all....not just to a few richmond lonna Muir Beach CA 94965-9754 shortsighted businesses. Richmond Sheila Hood River OR 97031-8820 riggleman nancy Tollhouse CA 93667-9506 Damaging the Columbia River and continuing to Damage the Native Americans is riggs richard Branchburg NJ 08876-3658 unconscionable Riley Callie Citrus Heights CA 95610-2514 Because Columbia River tribal nations have lost enough due to hydropower- enough is Riley Farrell Baker City OR 97814 enough Riley Laura Citrus Heights CA 95610-2514 Ritchie Kathleen Portland OR 97223-9399 Haven't we harmed our indiginous population enough yet? Ritscher Kevin Lake Oswego OR 97034-2201 Roach Cheryl Renton WA 98056-0704 It is past time to quit screwing with the trouble Columbia River and disrespecting Native Robben Mark Kalama WA 98625-9660 American rights. They are always the one to bear the toll. Robbins Kate Spokane WA 99207-1561 Stop further incursion upon native lives and lands! roberts les Serafina NM 87569-0199 Roberts Chris Kalama WA 98625-0400 Roberts Amy Albany OR 97321-9637 Roberts James Sandpoint ID 83864-1832 Roberts Lani Hood River OR 97031-8764 Roberts Brock Portland OR 97210-2608 Once again, native tribes are endangered by big business. Roberts-Moneir Nancy Hallandale BeachFL 33009-6745 Robinson Laura Seattle WA 98118-4721 Should not be built if it is destroying Native holy places. Could easily be built somewhere Robinson Harold Talladega AL 35160-3359 else. Preservation of cultural sites is imperative in the fight to preserve environmentally Robinson Danyelle Spokane WA 99218-1127 sensitive areas and restore balance. Hello, I believe these native people have explained their rights of the developements of the land and the damage that further development would do towards gobal warming and the future of the environment, the people, that area and the world as a whole which is Robinson Nancy Corvallis OR 97333-9424 how we need to look at these issuesas we make such decisions. So much of our state's incredible Native heritage has already been destroyed and disrespected. So much of our state's incredible natural resources have been damaged or are threatened today. The Rye proposal will only make things worse for the Yakama Robison David Friday Harbor WA 98250-7132 Nation and our state as a whole. We must respect our tribes and the treaties the US signed with them. These rights will Robison David Friday Harbor WA 98250-7132 also protect our salmon and orcas. Tribes and their rights need to be considered. Please do not permit this pumped storage Roche Kathleen Bend OR 97701-8232 project. Roche John Lothian MD 20711-9709 Rochkind Iris Flushing NY 11355-4008 Rocks Brent Portland OR 97201-6132 Indigenous rights must be respected. White people's interests do not come before Roderick Fallon Hillsboro OR 97124 Yamaha Nation's interests. Please oppose this proposed development project! Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Rodriquez Rolando Port Orford OR 97465-1277 Rogers Shirley Renton WA 98058-1801 Rojas Jessica Portland OR 97211-3939 Support Tribal Sovereignty and a sustainable future. This project threatens both. Roland Jelica Buzet HR-18 52420 Roller Henry Seattle WA 98105-2308 Solutions to the climate crisis cannot burden Native Communities! Rosenbalm Jean Beaverton OR 97007-6900 Rosenkotter Barbara Deer Harbor WA 98243-0136 Rosenkotter Barbara Deer Harbor WA 98243-0136 Rosenthal Andrew Seattle WA 98115-3244 Rosenthal Andrew Seattle WA 98115-3244 Rouse Chuck Newberg OR 97132 no Rouse Frank Colton OR 97017-9776 for the health of the Columbia River and the salmon that need to balance the ecology of Rowe Gret Bend OR 97703-9008 the world. You have NO RIGHT to destroy these iconic places and their cultural values, nor do you have the right to DESTROY LIFE SUSTAINING RESOURCES THAT BELONG TO Rowell Diana Florence AZ 85132-9246 EVERY ONE. Rowland Danielle Bellevue WA 98007-6140 We need to respect Indigenous water keepers' understanding of their land. Humans are overusing our 'natural resources,' and human life is not sustainable at our current level of Rowland Danielle Bellevue WA 98007-6140 consumption, including energy consumption. Please advance Washington state‚Äôs climate goals but without undermining the rights Roxburgh Janet Portland OR 97217-8290 of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people. Royea Janet Bothell WA 98012 Rumiantseva Elena Seattle WA 98115-4405 Rumiantseva Elena Seattle WA 98115-4405 At a minimum, treaties should be honored. First Nations are far too often ignored and dismissed. The same goes for the environment. We must maintain a healthy sustainable Rummerfield Mike Onalaska WA 98570-0661 environment for our quality of life and survival. As a former Washington resident and believer in living up to the agreements we make, I find it reprehensible that the native tribes on the Columbia River are again being forced to loose more of their rights due to Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project. I side with the Native tribes in objecting to a project that would make Rye a great deal of money, but in no way would it benefit the people who Rumph Donald Greenville NC 27858-7335 live in that area. The NW has a projected energy surplus for the next several years. Renewable Energy from Wind and Solar continue to grow. Transmissions lines to the NW grid are already at capacity. Investing in a hydro storage project makes no sense. I also question what this project does to lessen the temperatures of the Columbia and compliance with the 401 Certification. Lastly, the Native Americans, the largest Stakeholder in the Columbia Basin, have suffered such damage and been abused with projects of no value for years. This project is another loser for the people of the NW and serves no public good. Rick Rupp Rick Port Townsend WA 98368-7910 Rupp Rupp Nancy Glen Burnie MD 21060-6739 Rushton K Astoria OR 97103 I care about the rights of our Idengenous People. Russell Ivan Pittsburgh PA 15220-3013 Russo Jay Stevenson WA 98648-6177 ryan terrance Quilcene WA 98376-9702 ryan terrance Quilcene WA 98376-9702 This is not our land. The least we can do is respect their cultural resources and minimize Ryan Kate Portland OR 97203-3781 further damage. Rynes Michael Naperville IL 60565-2006 S John Seattle WA 98133-1908 S John Seattle WA 98133-1908 Sabourin Lynne Corvallis OR 97330 I care because I respect the rights of Indigenous people. Sack Jason Portland OR 97212-1705 As a passionate environmentalist living in Goldendale, at first I was excited to hear about this project! But as I have learned more and actively listened to my Yakama friends and neighbors, I am ashamed of my prior support. Looking back at the dam projects, especially Celilo, WE CAN LEARN FROM HISTORY that our (even very recent) ancestors made horrible mistakes in the name of 'cleaner energy' that have caused severe cultural and community trauma on the people indigenous to this place. WHY Sager Michelle Goldendale WA 98620 WOULD WE MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES?! Sahme Quilt Warm Springs OR 97761 saint-louis leigh vancouver WA Salazar Alicia Los Angeles CA 90032-1505 Salinas Michelle Camas WA 98607 We must work together with the our nations first people to ensure we no longer cause Salinas Antonio Vancouver WA 98661-6270 harm to their ways of life. So much damage has done to native people along the Columbia River. Please, no more Salisbury Jane Portland OR 97217-4069 wreckage and broken promises. Sampath Sanjay Vancouver WA 98683-3652 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment I believe respecting tribal rights and sovereignty is the right thing to do and is also critical in the fight against climate change. Here in Washington we have no problem meeting energy needs. However Salmon and Orca are critically endangered. Salmon and Orca are critical to indigenous people in Washington State and are also culturally and Sampson Bill Seattle WA 98115-7740 economically important for non-indigenous people. Samuelson Georgeanne Oakridge OR 97463-9515 Sanchez Sierra Seattle WA 98125-3934 Sanchez Sierra Seattle WA 98125-3934 sanders jeffrey Evanston IL 60203-1650 Sanders Christie Manchester CT 06040-3805 Sandvig Daniel Monroe WA 98272-8752 Sandvig Daniel Monroe WA 98272-8752 Sanford Joan Damascus OR 97089-9251 Good technology Bad location WE CAN DO BETTER How about asking the First Nation representatives where they might locate such a facility? Where can we apply these Sansone Paul Gales Creek OR 97117-9419 technologies without the massive impacts on water resources ? Our future as human beings depends on the intellect with which we treat others and this Santos Maggie Portland OR 97206 planet. We must do better to ensure the life for future generations of all living creatures. The adverse impacts of this project on water quality, water quantity, Columbia River flow regime, fish and wildlife, tribal and cultural resources, surrounding communities, and/or recreation are not worth the speculative benefit of generated energy storage. I am particularly concerned by this project's potential adverse impacts on birds. Wildlife biologists have raised concerns that the two large reservoirs would attract birds to be killed by the adjacent wind turbines. I stand with the Yakama Nation in opposing this Saul Susan Vancouver WA 98664-3874 project. While pumped storage is a useful technology as we mitigate away from our fossil fuel infrastructure, the sites must be carefully chosen. This is an extremely poor site and Saul Greg Olympia WA 98501-3917 must be denied. It's time we stopped putting profits and the push for more and more ahead of our obligations to the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and to our earth. Yes, I support renewable energy development. But this project comes at a cultural cost that far far far Saul Kathleen Olympia WA 98501 exceeds any benefits we could derive from it. We are losing our Salmon runs and taking the food out of the orca's mouths. Please stop this very bad idea. The Native peoples kept the environment healthy for thousands of Saunders Ellen Manning OR 97125-7165 years before we got here. We have destroyed it in less than three hundred. Green energy is so very important, but NOT at the cost of tribal nation livelihood. I stand Sawicki Kristine Portland OR 97212-3531 with Yakima Nation. Saxon Diana Salem OR 97301-1918 Scaief Katie Vancouver WA 98663 Schafer Steven Beaverton OR 97075 Scheid Keith Vancouver WA 98685-1102 I live in Goldendale, and I oppose this project. WE do not have the right - Goldendale residents and all other WA and OR residents - to AGAIN destroy Native American cultural sites, burial grounds, or other sacred spaces just because we can. In addition, this project is speculative, and we could end up ruining irreplaceable sites, harm fish Scheppele Sue Goldendale WA 98620 habitat, harm or kill eagles and other birds, for nothing. Schildgen Bob Berkeley CA 94703-1630 Schmidt Katie Trout Lake WA 98650 Schmidt Phyllis Lowell MA 01852-1227 Native American (First People)sites must be preserved Schmidt Sergei Portland OR 97215-3432 Schneller Douglas Cranford NJ 07016-2414 Scholl Carole Port Angeles WA 98362-7932 Schoonbroodt Joseph Nidrum/Bütgenbach 4750 Schott Hopi Roseburg OR 98626 Schrank Amanda Yakima WA 98908 Schriner Macie Lansing MI 48915-1253 Schum Noella Rochester NY 14607-1113 Schumacher Brandy Citrus Heights CA 95610-2514 I am appalled that the State of Washington, particularly the Department of Ecology, has abandoned its responsibilities to the Yakama Nation to protect our resources. The Rye Development will likely increase river temperatures and endanger salmon populations , Schuster Tygh Toppenish WA 98948 and thus our way of life. Schuster Corbin Corvallis OR 97333-1076 Schuster Tygh Toppenish WA 98948 Schuster Corbin Corvallis OR 97333-1076 Schwartz Ronlyn Langley WA 98260-9584 Schwartz Earl Vancouver WA 98662 Schwartz Ronlyn Langley WA 98260-9584 Schwartz Ryan Portland OR 97213-5410 Schwartz Barbara Ocala FL 34470-4938 Schwegler Tom Kansas City MO 64152-1744 Scott Jennifer Fort Myers BeachFL 33931-5307 Scott Star Winterville GA 30683-2964 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Scribner Shea Carnation WA 98014 Scribner Denee Nine Mile Falls WA 99026-9338 Seater Kimberly Seattle WA 98146-1056 Seater Kimberly Seattle WA 98146-1056 I care about the health of the Tribal Nations. We need to do the right thing. Stop Rye Development’s proposal to build the Pacific Northwest’s largest pumped- storage hydroelectric development along the Columbia River because it poses unacceptable threats to water quality, fish, and wildlife and ignores recommendations by Sellers CJ Duvall WA 98019 affected area tribes. Sequichie-KercheeDebbie Cache OK 73527-0701 Water is Life! Our Indigenous People deserve respect and dignity! Serres Daniel Portland OR 97267-3060 Sewald Michelle Denver CO 80202-1257 Sewall Dana Gresham OR 97030-6653 Seyfried Mike Boulder City NV 89005-3721 Shafransky Paula Sedro Woolley WA 98284-8586 Shafransky Paula Sedro Woolley WA 98284-8586 The wishes of Native Americans must be the foremost consideration in land management. The brutal treatment of Native Americans in the past demands that we bend to their wishes in the future. We need to mend and heal the immoral actions of our Shankel Georgia Chicago IL 60624-2953 ancestors in all dealings with Native Americans in the future. shapiro melody Hood River OR 97031-9723 There is so little to gain and so much to lose moving forward with this project. I oppose it Shapiro Tobiahs Portland OR 97206-2601 outright. Thank you. When humans' actions endanger the wildlife around us, we are also harming the ecosystem and our future... a future we leave to our grandchildren. This project is not Sharpe Laurie Vancouver WA 98665-9265 worth the risk. Green energy that results in inhumane displacement of and indifference to human beings Shaughnessy Mary Indianapolis IN 46217-0296 is an oxymoron. Shaw Nancy Vancouver WA 98661-5601 When it's GONE it's GONE !! Sheehy Steve Klamath Falls OR 97603-8303 Shelby BC Portland OR 97209-3464 It is important to advance climate goals without undermining the rights of sovereign tribal Sheldon Michelle Rainier OR 97048-4102 nations and Indigenous people. Shelley Ian Portland OR 97225-6902 Shelman Kathleen Corbett OR 97019-8656 This issue is extremely important because the Goldendale project is an abomination and a desecration of irreplaceable Native American lands and cultural values. This kind of destruction cannot be mitigated to a level of insignificance, and therefore should not be Shepard Richard Claremont CA 91711-0219 allowed to proceed. Sherwood Julia Eugene OR 97405-4165 Let’s support environmental justice and get to work now! Sherwood Dan Portland OR 97214-5038 Shields Jamie Portland OR 97229-8985 Please listen to our indigenous leaders, who represent tribes that have stewarded this Shimeall Nancy La Conner WA 98257-9636 land since time immemorial. Thank you! Shippee Bob Henrico VA 23233-7516 Shoemaker Lynn Whitewater WI 53190-1313 Shomer Forest Port Townsend WA 98368-0639 Treaty rights must be respected. Where there was no treaty made, we inhabit unceded Shomer Forest Port Townsend WA 98368-0639 ancestral lands. Shook Philip Tempe AZ 85281-0033 Siegner Sandra Portland OR 97219-6349 The Columbia River ecosystem must be maintained very carefully! This is a blatant and disrespectful motion upon members of First Nations. It is very Sifuentes D.G. Mammoth LakesCA 93546-0100 unacceptable. Silverwood George Fitchburg WI 53711-7424 Silvey Kevin Seminole FL 33777-4013 Simas Anna Seattle Simpson Kristina Longview WA 98632-3530 singleton Jon New York NY 10118-0100 Sipe Janet Salem OR 97304-1829 Sissom Robin Yakima WA 98902 Skeels Jarad Kennewick WA 99336-9464 Skelton Laura Seattle WA 98122-3336 Skidmore Stefani Skinner Craig Portland OR 97218-3936 Skolnick Kate Brooklyn NY 11238-2789 Smartlowit Val Toppenish WA 98948 save the waters Save the salmon Save all water animals Smiley Joy Levittown NY 11756-1130 Don't destroy this beautiful area for money Smith Mimi Seattle WA 98178-2665 If we don't begin to live together as people, we will never do so. Each culture is to be Smith Joan Greenbrae CA 94904-1316 honored and respected. This project does neither. It must be rethought. Smith Brenda Portland OR 97203-2333 I have grand children Smith S. Sound Beach NY 11789-0253 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Smith Kellie Deering NH 03244-6500 Smith Deidra Loveland CO 80538-4342 Smith Kim Silverlake WA 98645-9827 It‚Äôs the Right Thing To Do.... Tribal Land Protection!! Smith Kathy Grants Pass OR 97527-9430 Smith Gary Longview WA 98632-4620 Smith Dennis Enterprise OR 97828-1249 Smith Pamela Portland OR 97201-5124 Smith Donna Havertown PA 19083-2028 Smoose Jennifer Seattle WA 98122-5131 Smoose Jennifer Seattle WA 98122-5131 Soeldner Walther Valleyford WA 99036-9767 1.51E+10 Sollenberger Sharon Vancouver WA 98662-5492 Sollenberger Sharon Vancouver WA 98662-5492 Dear Governor Inslee, Senator Murray, and Senator Cantwell, Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project would have detrimental impacts on cultural resources of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation). Truly 'green' energy cannot be built on land belonging Tribal Nations that have not only undergone undo suffering but are also leading much of the battle against climate change and extractive industrialization practices. Per a cultural resources survey conducted by the Yakama Nation and included in Rye Development's Draft License Application, the development would directly interfere with at least nine culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other cultural property. I ask you to continue Washington state‚Äôs climate progress without undermining the rights of sovereign tribal nations and Indigenous people. Sincerely, Dr. Kristina Soman-Faulkner, Soman-FaulknerKristina Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-1185 member of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Soprani Sophie Portland OR 97211 Spann Cody Lacey WA 98503-3516 Sparlin Shauna Wichita KS 67235-1510 spear vana Lynnwood WA 98036-7906 spear vana Lynnwood WA 98036-7906 This project should not move forward based on impacts listed above. I'd probably not be to surprised to find out that this proposal was also financed with some sort of Gov't Species Scott Seattle WA 98101-1302 backed loan program. Deny it asap. Thanks, Scott S. Seattle Speer Cheryl Camas WA 98607-2633 Speer Cheryl Camas WA 98607-2633 Spencer Sheila Gresham OR 97080 Spies Robert Kirkland WA 98034-2966 Indigenous people and their heritage are the key to the future for all of us. Spradlin Karen Jacksonville AL 36265-2751 Springthorpe Diane Palm Coast FL 32137-8496 We've stripped the natives of everything already. Let them have peace! We oppose any incursion or degradation of Native lands. If it is a sacred place, burial Spurling Leslie Shoreline WA 98133-6209 ground, or of any significance, leave it alone. St Pierre Holly-Marie Kalama WA 98625-0700 As a Yankton, Dakota Sioux woman, I stand in solidarity with the Yakama Nation. My great grandmother and her self-sustaining community at White Swan, South Dakota were forced to relocate (with no financial or practical help) when the Army Corps of Engineers condemned their fertile lands next to the Missouri River in order to make way for the Pick-Sloan Plan, an enormous dam system. My grandmother, a widow in her eighties, had to relocate the family farm house. Unfortunately, they were no strangers to forced migration as they were forced from their homelands in Minnesota.Many other tribes were grieveously affected by this gigantic system, (some never recovered) however, none were consulted. As per historical precedent, Native people were considered in the way, and an inconvenience to colonizer plans to take and exploit the Earth. Even our Ancestors' graves were desecrated. Please stop the Colonizing, please St Pierre Holly-Marie Kalama WA 98625-0700 stop the cultural genocide, please stop projects that promote White Supremacy. Our energy plans must include social justice and finding a solution that works for Native Americans must be a part of our planning. Native Americans must no longer bear the brunt and the costs of meeting the desires of the United States population. If this project is needed, which is not entirely clear, then it must go back to the table to find a solution Stack Roberts Diana Vancouver WA 98665 that all parties can agree to. Respect the culturally significant sights of sovereign tribal nations and indigenous people Stadick Beverly Portland OR 97218-2003 and protect their land. Stahr Jonel Seattle WA 98102-3147 Colonizing Native people‚Äôs resources is what white people have always done and it ‚Äôs wrong. We must find a path to clean energy that does not trample the culture and Stahr Jonel Seattle WA 98102-3147 lives of others. We must respect our First Nations! Stamm Nancy Fort Pierce FL 34945-2534 Stangeland Andrew Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 Stansbery Karen Ellensburg WA 98926-3336 Stansbury Katherine Anne Oregon City OR 97045-9377 No one has a right to despoil Yakama Nation heritage. I protest this colonialist project. Stark Tom Colorado SpringsCO 80909-2826 Mother Nature is being denied the chance to fix what we have tampered with. It is critical that we listen to the Yakama Nation's opposition here, and not repeat the tragic mistakes the U.S. Government has made time and time again along the Columbia, trading priceless cultural resources for short term gain. We need to make room to think creatively about more broadly beneficial solutions to our region's water issues, and that Starr Maggie Portland OR 97266-5446 starts with denying this permit request from Rye Development. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Stasiewicz Kenji Lyle WA 98635-0005 The tribes are asking for us to respect their rights and sacred lands. May we finally listen. Steck Burton Chicago IL 60618-6028 Steele Jeffry Eastsound WA 98245-8308 Climate is a serious issue. We need to take care of our planet. Too much destruction has Stein Cindy Thousand OaksCA 91360-1522 already taken place. If we are to have a peaceful just society we must honor the communities and legacy of our indigenous people. This project does dot provide any benefit that surpasses its Steinberger Judy Portland OR 97212-3501 known damage. Steiner A.L. Los Angeles CA 90063-2604 Steininger Lorenz Stafford VA 22554-5833 This model of 'pumped storage' is physically, thermodynamically equivalent to damming a river and creating a reservoir, with the distinction being that the reservoir holding the gravitational energy is established in a novel location. The ecological destruction of drowning a low-elevation location, and all its cultural value to native peoples of that location, remains unacceptable as for any dam that submerged sites claimed by the Yakima Nation. Moreover, we now know that reservoirs are a potent source of methane, an ultra-potent global warming pollutant, due to their creation of unnaturally steep, narrow lateral profiles that leave unoxygenated reservoir bottoms full of organic matter Steitz Jim Gatlinburg TN 37738-5671 from the prior terrestrial ecosystem. We need to put our energy dollars into projects other than hydroelectric. This is old Stempf Debbie Spokane WA 99223-6000 technology and needs replacing with solar and wind. Stenger Joseph Portland OR 97211-8204 No projects like this without the consent of the affected tribes. Stephens Don Portland OR 97202-5019 I recreate nearby - this would damage that. Stern Richard New York NY 10023-2504 This is another example of Native American rights being trampled and ignored in the name of the almighty dollar. In addition there are the negative environmental impacts this will cause that are irrevocable both to the wildlife of endangered species and the natural Stevens Gavi Largo FL 33771-1113 resources that will be destroyed. Stevenson Barbara Issaquah WA 98027-8335 Stevenson Barbara Issaquah WA 98027-8335 Stewart Todd Olympia WA 98502-7655 PLEASE say NO tp Rye's 401certification! I care deeply about irreplaceable wildlife and put care for our environment over short Stewart Sarah Watertown MA 02472-4914 term profits always. Stiffler Tonya Shoreline WA 98133-4625 Stiffler Tonya Shoreline WA 98133-4625 Stiles Brad Richland WA 99352-9671 Native lives matter. So does preserving the environment for affected wildlife. Stoeckel Sue Everett WA 98201-4410 Stoeckel Sue Everett WA 98201-4410 Strange Rosie The Dalles OR 97058 We all need to protect our earth NOW!! Streett Carolann Seattle WA 98109-2212 Streett Carolann Seattle WA 98109-2212 Strelke Robert North Easton MA 02356-2519 Strohm David White Salmon WA 98672-1326 Stroud Lucinda Seattle WA 98119-4734 We have much to learn from native cultures about living in harmony with our planet. Non native peoples, especially us white folks love to come barreling in with big ideas and environmentally disruptive and destructive projects usually in pursuit of the Money God. There appears to be little consideration of the consequential ripple effects. Keep trying guys! If we don‚Äôt learn ASAP to live more harmoniously with our environment we will Strutz Stacey Yacolt WA 98675-3081 be gone in a few decades. The Earth will smile and start over as it has before. Suarez Melissa Cleveland OH 44135-3022 Sugnet kent Portland OR 97215-3527 Sullivan Diane Oak Harbor WA 98277-4556 Sullivan Gail New York NY 10040-1119 Sullivan Diane Oak Harbor WA 98277-4556 We are too important of a region to allow projects like this one to go through. Stand up Summerhill Sarah Vancouver WA 98662-1332 for wildlife and the community by opposing this awful project! Summerhill Sarah Vancouver WA 98662 We stole Native American's lands and confined these people to reservations. Now more of their land is being threatened. When will we stop stealing people's rights and heritage? Sundermann Casey Portland OR 97211-6739 When we will stop polluting the earth? Enough! Sutherland Dolly Tacoma WA 98466-2927 Sutherland Dolly Tacoma WA 98466-2927 Please think of the indigenous people surrounding this. Hydroelectric power has already Swan Emily Eugene OR 97408 damaged and changed so much for the people of these lands. DONT make it worse. Swank Carrie Reading PA 19608-1361 Water is life. We must listen to the ancestral authority of native peoples in regards to Swietlik Katherine Union Pier MI 49129 stewardship of their native lands and resources! Swords Tuck Vancouver WA 98685-3655 Swords Faith Vancouver WA 98663 syring toni Sandy OR 97055-9366 syring toni Sandy OR 97055-9366 because this is my state and our river Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Takush Kathie Reading PA 19602-1251 Tarver Letitia Astoria OR 97103-5571 Taylor Ricky Everett WA 98208-7761 This wretched project will contribute yet further insult to the long history of insults to the native peoples of the area; it will do nothing to save us from the gathering storm of climate change; it will be a massive blight on the landscape and very likely directly & Taylor Michael Everson WA 98247-9460 indirectly cause harm to wildlife. Tedesco Terry Phoenix AZ 85016-8924 Teed Cornelia Bellingham WA 98225-7154 Teevan John Chula Vista CA 91914-2504 Terhaar Liz Hood River OR 97031-1916 Teuden Brianna Astoria OR 97103 Thomas Rochelle New York NY 10025-2585 We are near the end of the eleventh hour to save the planet from irrevocable climate change. This is just a bogus project, greenwashed to make it appear palatable to citizens. But it is actually just another theft of Indigenous rights, and another threat to the Thomas Jan Murphysboro IL 62966-2176 environment which sustains us all. Just say NO! Leave the tribal lands alone we have taken to much from them and this beatufull planet Thomasson Tabitha Dahlonega GA 30533-5410 already enough is enough leave nature and the tribal lands alone period. Thompsen Linda Redmond WA 98052-2945 Thompson TJ Gig Harbor WA 98335-3178 Thompson Don Cambridge MA 02139-3783 We need to preserve our natural resources and habitat for wildlife. Environment over Thorensen Lynn Santa Cruz CA 95060-6455 profits lets move toward a green economy. Thorp Frank K. Palos Park IL 60464-1546 Protect Native American culture and rights, Thurairatnam Susan North Olmsted OH 44070-4142 Please decide to put the people‚Äôs needs and desires first- as well as the environment Timbrook Mary Portland OR 97213-3300 and this land that we all call home. OPPOSE THIS PROJECT. Todd Annick Eugene OR 97404-0509 TOLMIE CRYSTAL White Salmon WA 98672-9002 Alleged ‚Äúgreen energy‚Äù cannot be built on the backs of Tribal Nations, which are TOLMIE CRYSTAL White Salmon WA 98672-9002 already on the front-lines of climate change and extractive industrialization and practices. Tomasello Pela Santa Cruz CA 95062-2543 Tomasello Shirley Bay Village OH 44140-1732 The Columbia River is already threatened by heat and existing, outdated dams. This is a Tomashpol Tracey Hood River OR 97031 bad idea, and continues the negative impacts on Native people. Opportunities to counter Trump's destructive policies are dwindling. Shouldn't we do what we can, and as quickly as we can do it? I trust Gov. Inslee to say yes. Dr. Sally Tomlinson Sally Vancouver WA 98661-5016 Tomlinson Tonry Claire Waimea HI 96796-1180 Tornatore James Saint Louis MO 63128-2353 Infrastructure projects that impact historically marginalized cultures and people cannot be Townsend Charles Portland OR 97212-3162 undertaken. It‚Äôs time to stop this disastrous project. finding ways of renewable energy is great but doing this affects the first nations peoples resources which should come first and foremost! respecting their people, land, resources, and practices is more important. trying to build over them is colonialism and tran queenaly Portland OR 97216 disrespectful Tran Sheila Saint Paul MN 55122-1634 The Columbia is cannot handle the effects from this project. It's facing too many assaults from climate change, agriculture, the railroad, development, Hanford... ENOUGH! No Trask Crissy White Salmon WA 98672 more! Protect our River now! Rye Development must not be allowed to build the Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project as it would cause the loss of irreplaceable Yakama Nation cultural Traum Norman Boulder CO 80304-0665 resources and environmental destruction for negligible benefits. Treadway Carolyn Lacey WA 98503-2561 Treadway Carolyn Lacey WA 98503-2561 Sacred sites need to be kept as SACRED, not destroyed. Rye's 401 certification takes a step backward in the progress toward justice with Treat Lynne Chehalis WA 98532-2124 America's indigenous peoples. Native American tribes must be able to retain their land that has been promised to them so they can continue their important spiritual practices which are based upon their Treat Lynne Chehalis WA 98532-2124 connection with the land and water. Tribal cultural resources must be saved, especially when there is no firm evidence that trexler alice Arlington MA 02474-8263 the development will advance the energy goals it purports. Trierweiler Rosemary Lake Oswego OR 97034 Please protect the Yakima tribe and other regional people, fish, birds and wildlife from Triggs Bob Port Townsend WA 98368-0261 this potentially destructive project. Tripp Tom Fort Collins CO 80524-6415 I care about the rights of indigenous peoples. And - When Earth is no longer livable, we Trosper Michelle Battle Ground WA 98604-9235 all die... Including humans! Truan Jolynn Vancouver WA 98685 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment I scar care because the development cannot provide renewable energy integration and replacement capacity to support regional decarbonization goals affordably and reliably. In turn, irreplaceable tribal cultural resources may be lost with no benefit to our climate. Trumper Karen Portland OR 97229-4817 We owe It to tribal folks to Leave their land alone. Tucker Michael Pueblo CO 81004-2400 use solar and wind instead. Any added fossil fuel infrastructure locks the planet into increased greenhouse gases. This is an abominable choice at at time when our states on the west coast are burning and the Gulf states and east coast are facing an unprecedented number of hurricanes and tropical storms. Take the moral high road and stand up against fossil fuel in order to Turner Dena Portland OR 97215-2805 preserve the planet for future life. Tyndall Carl Brooklyn NY 11203-4022 Because you are destroying peoples history I am against the Goldendale Pumped Storage Project for so many reasons. Besides violating the sovereign rights of the Yakima Nation, destroying cultural sites, it is a ill- conceived project consuming more energy than the project will create. Less construction, materials and maintenance costs, the project will never create more energy than what is used. The amount of GHGs released into the atmosphere to build these two reservoirs, pipeline and power the generating facility makes this project another huge GHG emitter. When does the madness end. This is not green energy, I am so tired of seeing our beautiful landscapes scarred by energy, mining and transportation projects. A hundred years from now people will look back and say, ‚ÄúWhat in the world were they thinking? ‚Äù The state of Washington MUST recognize the rights of all 29 tribes of indigenous people in our state. We have taken their land away, decimated their salmon and Uhart Mark Kalama WA 98625-9535 steelhead fisheries, and flooded where they once lived. ENOUGH. Let’s remake the world with First Nation’s/Indigenous Peoples’ values at the top of our priorities! I vote for the healthy lives of the fish and the birds, of all the furred Uisna Shae Portland OR 97203 ones, and feathered ones, the creepers and the crawlers, the waters and the Earth! Uriarte Ray Murrieta CA 92562-3876 Usami Chris Jamaica NY 11432-3317 V. Steve Port Angeles WA 98362-3129 V. Steve Port Angeles WA 98362-3129 We have been screwing the native people in this country for more than 300 years. It is Valencia Albert Huntington BeachCA 92647-2802 time to show the native people the respect we demand for ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnuc-Fv_Tc Noam Chomsky has layed out what politics and corruption has done, and the path captitalism is on is going to DESTROY our way of life. The environment WILL push back, the science has all but proven it, we are seeing the effects already. If we don't do something NOW, all your legacy will be for nothing, cause we will loose everything trying to just save humanity. We cannot ignore Valentino Shayna Eugene OR 97402-4700 this anymore!!!! Van Alyne Emily West Richland WA 99353-7405 Van Alyne Emily West Richland WA 99353-7405 I live on the Columbia River at the headwaters. I feel that it's wrong to pump water up to a reservoir up high to create hydro power. First, the lands aren't free from historic, cultural values that need to be considered. Indigenous peoples have been ignored for too long and it's time to not take from them any more. Second, this is becoming obsolete power technology. Takes energy to pump water up, water will evaporate, the soil will be degraded, etc. Please invest in actual clean energy. This is not clean/green energy. van der Ros Sanne Golden BC V0A 1H0 Thank you. Van Leekwijck Natalie Hazard NE 68844-4436 Vasquez Pamela Salem OR 97305-3062 VerDuin Melissa Grand Rapids MI 49504-4036 There's NO Planet B. Our tribal nations deserve better! AND so do our CHILDREN! Vergun Pam Beaverton OR 97006-4617 Vermeeren Dirk Bellingham WA 98226-3872 Vernon Margaret Fonda NY 12068-5409 When are we finally going to accept the 400 years of atrocities inflicted by European immigrants upon the indeginous people who live here. It is time to stand up and Vick Evan Terrebonne OR 97760-9638 acknowledge history, respect Natives, and protect cultural sites! Vigars Barbara Edmonds WA 98020-6680 Viles Alvedia Seattle WA 98198 Villanova Carolyn Pittsfield MA 01201-6624 Villegas Angel Yakima WA 98902 Vinton Janine Albany NY 12204-1604 Vogel Steven Falls Church VA 22046-4121 Vogt Susan Fairbanks AK 99712-2502 von ChristiersonPeter Port Townsend WA 98368-6119 Ecology should deny Rye’s 401 certification von ChristiersonPeter Port Townsend WA 98368-6119 Approval will undermine the rights of sovereign tribal nations. Do not approve. von Ruden Elizabeth Bainbridge IslandWA 98110 Vosburg Susan Gales Creek OR 97117-9419 Vrtiska Jenny Camas WA 98607 Waddell David White Salmon WA 98672 Wade Howard Portland OR 97267-3523 Wadsworth Andrew Reading PA 19606-2905 Wagoner Doug Post Falls ID 83854-5863 waitkevich cheryl Olympia WA 98506-3377 Because I am so so tired of profit over people and native needs being ignored. Wald Helena Portland OR 97217-1371 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment At what point does the exploration of OUR natural resources and the Native American Wald Aloysius Columbus OH 43214-1337 People end? Money is simply NOT a good enough reason to destroy either. We don't need any more adverse impacts to our iconic salmon or water quality. The latter will definitely be impacted by ground water contamination left by the old aluminum mining activities. Our native peoples insist their ancestral artifacts will also be lost forever. Waldron Elizabeth Corvallis OR 97330-3134 Please stop this poorly thoughtout project! Wale Liisa Bellingham WA 98229-9095 Wale Liisa Bellingham WA 98229-9095 Waleed DeEtte Portland OR 97267 Concern for Native rights doesn't stop at state borders. This proposed project is counter-productive in terms of the necessary move to Wallrabenstein James M Spokane ValleyWA 99206-6280 sustainable, renewable, localized energy. Walsh Kevin Madison CT 06443-3359 Walsh Joan Hood River OR 97031-7796 We must respect the First Nations tribes and the land that they have left. Governor insure, Be the climate champion I believe you are in your heart. I want you to Walters Joanne Portland OR 97217-5427 keep fighting to protect the environment. Walters Joanne Portland OR 97217-5427 Walters Ernie Union City CA 94587-4331 Walton John Gualala CA 95445-9543 Wang Isabelle Seattle WA 98144-6226 Ward Jr. Tedd Petersburg IL 62675-6075 I care because the preservation of indigenous resources is very important. Their resources are already severely limited, resulting in the diminishing of basic human Wardwell Sam Gladstone OR 97027-2232 necessities. Warner Susan Bowie MD 20715 Because I live here! Warren Megan Bloomington IL 61701-2960 Washburn Gary Seattle WA 98199-1391 Do the right thing! washines ELESE Toppenish WA 98948-1223 Watlamet Troy Harrah WA 98933 Watson Harold Springfield MO 65802-2904 I oppose Rye Development‚Äôs proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Hydroelectric Project (Project). I urge you to oppose this project as well because of the detrimental impacts that this project will have on tribal cultural resources, as expressed by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation) since 2017. Alleged ‚Äúgreen energy‚Äù cannot be built on the backs of Tribal Nations, which are already on the front-lines of climate change and extractive industrialization and practices. According to a cultural resources survey conducted by the Yakama Nation and included in Rye Development's Draft License Application, the development would directly interfere with at least nine culturally significant sites to the Yakama Nation and other cultural property. Due to a combination of rising construction costs and decreasing open-market energy prices, the development cannot provide renewable energy integration and Watson Jeffrey Issaquah WA 98027-7352 replacement capacity to support regional decarbonization goals. I can't believe a terrible project like this is even being considered. We have to protect and preserve every bit of nature and Indigenous culture that we have left. When it's gone, it's Watt Mary Lacey WA 98503-3815 gone. Watts Elizabeth Boynton Beach FL 33435-8904 we need to do a better job protect the waters, the fish and wildlife to have a balanced We barbara Valley WA 99181-9601 planet life Weage Robin Portland OR 97229-3427 The native people have been pushed aside for way to long! Leave their culture alone. Weant-Leavitt Margaret Cornville AZ 86325-5830 Leave our rivers alone. The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation) have opposed this project since its inception. Rye’s development would destroy archeological, ceremonial, and ancestral use sites—and cause significant harm to the Yakama way of life. We must not permanently destroy a large swath of the Columbia Hills and Weaver Julene Seattle WA 98105-5742 irreplaceable tribal cultural and religious resources. We must not keep destroying land that is sacred to Native Americans. I do my best to give honor for the land I live on, to honor those who once lived here and cared for this Weaver Julene Seattle WA 98105-5742 land. We must protect nature and do whatever we can to preserve the sacredness. Weaver Matthew Genoa OH 43430-1413 Haven't Native Americans been punished enough already? Webb Randall Portland OR 97210-3490 As a state and a nation we have already taken too much from native Americans. I believe it is wrong to move forward on a project that they oppose and view as a threat to their resources and way of life. Please pursue alternatives that will not have negative impacts Webb Rachele West Richland WA 99353 on their land. The use of Columbia River water, impact on birds, and the impact on Native American Wehrley Donna Portland OR 97239-4562 cultural sites make this proposal not a good choice. Weil Janet Portland OR 97229-1121 weinstein elyette Olympia WA 98501-4765 weinstein elyette Olympia WA 98501-4765 I care about the impact of this project on the Yakima Nations. Weinstock Jason Spokane WA 99201-6444 Do not allow suspect projects to proceed. We will never be able to reclaim a damaged environment wit the endemic population growth, growing wealth inequality, and burgeoning global-warming-induced human migrations. Mitigate the decline of our world; Weiss R Seattle WA 98177-4424 do not feed it. Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment This is a culturally destructive project, a wildlife destructive project, a Columbia River water quality risk project that appears to be conceived a financial manipulation whether or not it is productive as an electric power source. Also, if you recall your physics lessons, one cannot extract more (or even as much) energy as is required to pump the Weiss R Seattle WA 98177-4424 water uphill. Not sensible on this scale, apriori. We need MORE renewable energy sources that do not rely on damaging an already Welsh Molly Colton WA 99113-0006 damaged resource! Welsh Molly Colton WA 99113-0006 People who put profit above all else are at the least evil ! Welte Heidi Beaverton OR 97007-5623 West Jack Portland OR 97222-8835 West Russel Shoreline WA 98155-2344 Westbrook Cabell Vancouver WA 98686-4391 Westbrook Cabell Vancouver WA 98686-4391 Westra Jennifer Spokane WA 99202-1208 Westra Jennifer Spokane WA 99202-1208 Wharton Leslie Bellingham WA 98226-7540 Salmon Wheeler Mark Portland OR 97215-1826 White Nancy Spokane ValleyWA 99216-0202 Stop stealing from the Indigenous people in this country. Haven't we stolen enough White Jeffrey Forest Grove OR 97116-8523 already? White Nancy Spokane ValleyWA 99216-0202 Whitmore Sandra Olympia WA 98512-1448 We must respect indigenous peoples sacred spaces. Find another location. Wichar Den Mark Vancouver WA 98660-2456 Wichar Den Mark Vancouver WA 98660-2456 I used to live in that area and this project is set to fail and destroy a lot of tribal sites in Wiederhold Joe Bellingham WA 98229-5714 the process. Do not support! Wiegman Rosemarie Tacoma WA 81303 The Columbia River has been repeatedly altered by dams. This has negatively effected historical and cultural sites of first nations who traditionally lived and traded along the river. In particular, the proposed reservoirs would destroy an area important to the Yakama Tribe. Wind energy production could replace energy produced by pumping Wiegmann Mira Portland OR 97225-3509 water from the Columbia and creating reservoirs. Wiese Katherine Ridgefield WA 98642-1105 Wilcox Gabe Burbank WA 99323-0383 Wilcox Gabe Burbank WA 99323-0383 Wilcox Judy Troutdale OR 97060-1552 Wiley Kimberly Rochester NY 14612-1640 Wilfing Janice Sequim WA 98382-8514 Wilfing Janice Sequim WA 98382-8514 Wilke Chris Seattle WA 98119 Wilkins Mary Jo Kennewick WA 99337-4614 Williams Lindsay Spokane WA 99202 This is unnecessary. Our voices need to be heard. willis g. Dallas TX 75201-5411 Willis Maggie Portland OR 97214-5470 Wilton Laraine Yakima WA 98908 We must reverse this trend to not honor those who came before us. In this case, Native Winter Alan Portland OR 97211-4974 Americans! Winter-StoltzmanJessica Seattle WA 98103-4611 I urge you to heed the Yakima Nation's objections to the Rye Development proposal for the Columbia River. The health of fish, wildlife, and cultural rights must come first, from Wiseman Wendy Bellingham WA 98225-6348 now on. It's long past time to reverse the history of destruction of our rivers. We must start listening to and respecting the rights of Native Americans. Not only will this have large negative environmental impacts, it will certainly cause electric rates in my wiseman sean Husum WA 98623 community to go up again, just like the last KPUD projects did. Say NO! I stand with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation in opposition to this proposal. We can build a clean energy system that does not infringe tribal sovereignty and resources, and that accommodates the changing hydrology of the Columbia Basin as our region is affected by climate change. The time to begin is now, and Rye Development's proposal is inconsistent with the future we need. Please deny Wolf Edward Bellingham WA 98225-6323 Rye Development's 401 certification for this proposed pumped storage project. Wolff Pat Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-3379 Saving energy by destroying someone's heritage? Amoral! Wolff Pat Bainbridge IslandWA 98110-3379 Tearing up the landscape is not how to become environmental. Why is there ever a reflexive urge just to take the natives' land? Why is that? Why is it OK? This is just like rape. When she says 'no', then you either stop or you are a raper. Besides, the real answer to the problems that drive our 'need' to destroy lands in general Wood John Hood River OR 97031-1871 are overpopulation, over consumption, and the absolute rejection of energy efficiency. In addition to the serious issues raised above, this project is not needed and indeed by Woodward Eric Battle Ground WA 98604 it's own admission has a flawed business model with bankruptcy likely. Worley Don Kettle Falls WA 99141-9654 Do not put profit ahead of People. Do you not care for Indigenous Cultures? The profiteers have taken enough from indigenous people. Good intentions do not Worley Don Kettle Falls WA 99141-9654 excuse invasive actions. This project should be opposed- permanently. Worthy Sabrena Battle Ground WA 98604-6210 Last Name First Name City State Code Zip Code Comment Wright Katherine West Linn OR 97068-1651 Enough already, go for energy conservation; live within our means! Please respect native Wright Steven Kalama WA 98625-1100 culture. Wright Yvonne Warrenton OR 97146-9425 It's time for us as Americans to support all Native Americans in the stand to protect what was rightfully theirs. They have been disrespected and inexcusable atrocities were commited against them to a level that should be considered criminal and would be if it was any other race. Protecting Native Indian heritage and sites are the right thing to do. On an environmental position it is time to go green and break off or lead a different direction than the current administrations. It is time to protect the rivers for all of our children to enjoy. Lets not leave them with a world that is turning into a wasteland. We need to invest into something better and no intrusive that will make a positive difference. Wright Darren Kalama WA 98625-9654 Not just a business or money making machine. Wyman Jean Portland OR 97213-5766 wyse margo Mimbres NM 88049-8081 YOU MUST DO WHAT IS RIGHT! The tribes have every right to deny the greedy corrupt, rye development. They do not Yanez Guadalupe El Paso TX 79938-7743 have the tribe‚Äôs best interest. Yanke Brian Madison WI 53719-2561 Yarnell Ellen Portland OR 97206 Tribal rights need to be protected. Yogev Yonit Olympia WA 98502-2619 Yogev Yonit Olympia WA 98502-2619 York Redlion Fort Collins CO 80525-1329 youd mark Ormond Beach FL 32174-9249 Young William Bellingham WA 98226-8872 Young William Bellingham WA 98226-8872 Zack Mary Worthington OH 43085-3219 Zalben Angeline Seattle WA 98105-5746 It is time to start reversing years of project that continue the destruction of native lands, Zapf Holly Portland OR 97212-4147 culture and heritage! Zeis Mary Lou Hamburg NY 14075-7321 Do not interfere with tribal customs! Zekanis J Portland OR 97266 Zentura Ms Casper WY 82609-2873 ziegler Russell Downers GroveIL 60516-2032 I care because it's wrong to steal peoples land, to harm water and harm wildlife. The river is already dammed with a negative impact on salmon and tribal food source in addition to the ecological impact. Please stop this destruction and disregard for people and ecosystems that rely on natural resources. If you think about, we all rely on natural Zierikzee R. San Francisco CA 94118-2520 resources. Have some respect please. Zimmer-Stucky Jasmine Troutdale OR 97060-9312 Zimmerman Joni Newberg OR 97132-6846 Zimmerman Joni Newberg OR 97132-6846 Zito Shareen Vancouver WA 98664 Zorn Glen Ravensdale WA 98051 Zucker Marguery Lee Eugene OR 97403-2040 Native peoples have been deprived of their rights for too long: Better late than never. Zupancic Jodie Flushing NY 11355-4008